Published Nov 5, 2018
Alan Lightman on Science, Spirituality, and Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine
Russ Roberts and Alan Lightman explore the symbiotic relationship between science and spirituality, touching on the mysterious interplay of mathematics and the physical world, the allure of transcendent experiences, and the challenges of understanding consciousness in an era of artificial intelligence.
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