Exploring the intersection of quantum physics and chemistry, this book reveals how water is essential for life, serving as the "means, medium, and message" in cell biology. It builds on the foundational ideas presented in The Rainbow and The Worm and continues the author's exploration of life's meaning through a scientific lens. With accessible explanations for general readers and detailed insights for experts, it appeals to both scientific and artistic audiences, reflecting the author's dual passion for science and the arts.
Exploring Schrödinger's profound question, the book delves into contemporary physics to illuminate the essence of life. It navigates diverse topics such as non-equilibrium thermodynamics, quantum optics, and fractals, offering readers unique insights into both scientific concepts and the deeper meaning of existence. This journey not only enhances understanding of the physical world but also celebrates the poetry and significance of being alive, inviting readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of science and life.
Is genetic engineering a modern magic wand, responsible for producing fantastic crops to feed the world's hungry and a miracle cure-all for human disease? Or, as this book claims, is it an untried and inadequalty researched technology that is out of control with nightmarish results? The author aims to show how genetic determinism is at odds with the reality of scientific findings; gives rise to misguided practices and projects that are unethical and exploitative; and is hazardous to human and animal health and the ecological environment.
Kniha "Genetické inženýrství naděje, nebo hrozba?". Autorem je Ho Mae-Wan. Obsahuje 300 stran. Jedná se o počin nakladatelství "Alternativa" z roku 2000. Přejeme příjemné čtení.
Exploring Schrödinger's profound question, the book delves into the intersection of physics and the essence of life. It navigates contemporary topics such as non-equilibrium thermodynamics and quantum optics, offering a unique perspective on biological organisms. Readers are invited to appreciate both the scientific and poetic dimensions of existence, gaining fresh insights into what it means to be alive. This work is crafted for anyone passionate about the interplay between life and physics.
The current evolutionary debate spans from protobiotic chemistry to human sociobiology, reflecting significant advances across various scientific disciplines that reshape our understanding of nature. Neo-Darwinism, particularly in its orthodox form, is increasingly viewed as inadequate, yet few coherent alternatives have emerged from the dissenting voices. This volume aims to forge a new evolutionary synthesis that incorporates contemporary knowledge across all fields and critically examines the metaphorical foundations of both traditional and modern evolutionary theories. These metaphors significantly influence our humanistic perspectives and, consequently, our social and political actions. Contributors include those who support a transformed neo-Darwinism and others advocating for a more radical departure from established views. Despite their differing affiliations, they engage in meaningful dialogue regarding evolutionary concepts and mechanisms and their broader implications for science and society. The book offers fresh insights into key issues such as the physicochemical basis of life processes, the meaning of natural selection, the nature of variation and heredity, the integration of organisms with their environments, the active role of organisms in evolution, and the evolution of human society. This emerging synthesis represents an integrated, multilevel, and multidisciplinary approach to evolution, aligning with conte
