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Are We Alone? (1995) (edit title/settings)

Philosophical Implications of the Discovery of Extraterrestrial Life

by Paul Davies (Author) (edit contributors)

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Is life on earth a "cosmic joke"-- a unique, one-time occurrence? Or is life a "cosmic imperative"? Scientists and governments are vigorously searching for signs of life in the universe, but what would (and should) we do if they meet with success? Celebrate ? Panic? Paul Davies ponders the... read more

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In October 1992, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in America, the US space agency NASA launched a major project to search for extraterrestrial intelligent life.

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  1. Paul Davies (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Basic Books
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Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: 0465004180
Page Count: 176

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