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John horgan, a science journalist, writes the crosscheck blog for scientific american, and directs the center for science writings at stevens institute of technology in hoboken, new jersey. Interviewing scientific luminaries such as stephen hawking, francis crick, and richard dawkins, he demonstrates that all the big questions that can be answered have been answered, as science bumps up against fundamental limits. These are not generalities but instead are fundamental. Investigation of peyote use in native american church. John horgan is a science journalist and director of the center for science writings at stevens institute of technology, hoboken, new jersey. In this perfect companion to huston smiths bestselling the worlds wisdom, philip novak distills the most powerful and elegant expressions of the wisdom of humankind. Rational mysticism ebook by john horgan 9780547347806. Spirituality meets science in the search for enlightenment kindle edition by horgan, john. We have new and used copies available, in 2 editions.
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