Infinite in All Directions (book)
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Infinite in All Directions is a 1988 book by physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson that explores cosmology, philosophy, ethics, and the future of humanity through a series of reflective essays and lectures.
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| instanceOf | book → |
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limits of scientific knowledge
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role of religion in scientific worldview → survival of civilization → technological progress → |
| author | Freeman Dyson → |
| authorNationality | British-American → |
| authorOccupation |
mathematician
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physicist → |
| basedOn | Gifford Lectures → |
| countryOfPublication |
United States of America
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surface form: "United States"
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| exploresConcept |
ethical responsibility of scientists
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future of intelligence → infinite universe → long-term future of the cosmos → origin of life → space exploration → |
| genre |
essay collection
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non-fiction → popular science → science writing → |
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hardcover
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paperback → print → |
| hasPerspective |
emphasis on human creativity
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optimistic about long-term future → |
| language | English → |
| mainSubject |
cosmology
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ethics → future of humanity → philosophy → science and religion → technology and society → theology → |
| notableFor |
integration of science and human values
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interdisciplinary approach → speculations on distant future → |
| publicationYear | 1988 → |
| publisher | Harper & Row → |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Disturbing the Universe (book)
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surface form: "Disturbing the Universe"
The Scientist as Rebel (book) →
surface form: "The Scientist as Rebel"
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| structure |
revised lectures
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series of essays → |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
cosmological timescales
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far future of the universe → |
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