
A Brief History of Creation
Science and the Search for the Origin of Life
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Sean Runnette
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How did life begin? It is perhaps the most important question science has ever asked. Over the centuries, the search for an answer has been entwined with some of science's most revolutionary advances, including van Leeuwenhoek's microscope, Darwin's theory of evolution, and Crick and Watson's unveiling of DNA.
Now, in an age of genetic engineering and space exploration, some scientists believe they are on the verge of creating life from nonliving elements and that our knowledge of the potential for life on other planets is ever expanding. In the midst of these exciting developments, A Brief History of Creation provides an essential and illuminating history of Western science, tracing the trials and triumphs of the iconoclastic scientists who have sought to uncover the mystery of how life first came to be. Authors Bill Mesler and H. James Cleaves II examine historical discoveries in the context of philosophical debates, political change, and our evolving understanding of the complexity of biology. The story they tell is rooted in metaphysical arguments, in a changing understanding of the age of the Earth, and even in the politics of the Cold War. It has involved exploration into the inner recesses of our cells and scientific journeys to the farthest reaches of outer space.
This elegantly written narrative culminates in an analysis of modern models for life's genesis, such as the possibility that some of the earliest life was composed of little more than RNA and that life arose around deep-sea hydrothermal vents or even on other planets, only to be carried to the Earth on meteorites. Can we ever conclusively prove how life began? A Brief History of Creation is a fascinating exploration not only of the origin-of-life question but of the very nature of scientific objectivity and the process of scientific discovery.
©2015 Bill Mesler and H. James Cleves II (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Brilliant story, slightly misleading title
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extremely interesting.
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An enquiry into how life May have begun is a fascinating topic.
Very interesting
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It's almost frustrating to hear the jumps of 50-100 years go by where religious dogma and fear hampered brilliant minds from discovering and sharing their theories.
Once we get into the realms of microbiology during the final chapters, you'll need to have your attention levels tuned up to max, unless you're hot on your science.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening through this, though!
Fantastic History Book
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Awesome!
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Extremely interesting and well researched
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The history of science makes one think, what will we discover next?
A Brief History of How Clever We Are
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New approach to explaining how we evolved
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Narrated to sleep
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Not talking about the topic, casual looks shaming
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