by Jule Owen | Feb 1, 2022 | Book review, Human belief, Religion, Scientism
In his thought-provoking book The Religion of Technology: The Divinity of Man and the Spirit of Invention, David F. Noble explores the intricate relationship between technology and religious belief. The work delves into the historical and philosophical roots of...
by Jule Owen | Jan 23, 2022 | Book review, Cybernetics
The field of cybernetics, born from the pioneering work of Norbert Wiener, represents a profound synthesis of diverse disciplines such as mathematics, engineering, biology, and social sciences. Wiener’s seminal book, Cybernetics: Or the Control and Communication...
by Jule Owen | Jan 14, 2022 | Book review, Parallel worlds, Physics
In “Parallel Worlds: The Science of Alternative Universes and Our Future in the Cosmos,” Michio Kaku, a renowned theoretical physicist and futurist, embarks on a captivating journey through the enigmatic realms of cosmology and theoretical physics. Kaku’s...
by Jule Owen | Jul 27, 2020 | Book review, Human belief, Humanism, Models, Optimism, Reason, Science
In “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress,” Steven Pinker offers a compelling, data-driven argument for the continued relevance and importance of Enlightenment ideals in the modern world. Pinker, a cognitive psychologist...
