A Fortunate Universe by Geraint F. Lewis
Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos
Explores why the physical constants and laws of nature appear finely tuned for the emergence of stars, chemistry, and life, and what would happen if they were even slightly different. It surveys modern cosmology and particle physics, explaining key parameters like the cosmological constant and nuclear resonances in accessible terms. Weighing possibilities such as selection effects, a multiverse, or deeper unifying principles, it considers the scientific and philosophical stakes and employs Bayesian reasoning to assess competing explanations. The discussion concludes with how future observations and theories might test whether our apparent good fortune is contingent or compelled by fundamental physics.
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 392
- Original Language
- English
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