Our Improbable Universe: A Physicist Considers How We Got Here (2nd Edition)

Our Improbable Universe describes how the raw energy of the Big Bang eventually turned into people. It identifies the 17 physical phenomena that contributed to the intricate reality out of which our existence - and collectivity of mind - emerged. The story is awe-inspiring, whether this unique universe was a random happening amongst a zillion mostly lifeless universes with different physical laws, or was designed by a deity to evolve into something like us. In either case, we should go with the flow of its ongoing creativity. Clearly explained and well-documented information makes this book a fascinating read for both scientists and non-scientists alike.