"Children of the Genome" is a highly original account of the evolution of life, mind, creativity and consciousness. We're due for another revolution in how we think about the world, Johnston claims. He accepts that modern science has given us a good understanding of physical matter and the deterministic laws of physics but there's much it can't explain. Starting from matter and its properties Johnston arrives at a novel account of the evolution of living creatures and of mind and consciousness. Each brief chapter explores a different aspect of what it means to be alive, final chapters account for how we came to be conscious beings capable of creating art and music.
Johnston's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex scientific concepts easy to understand. This book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in science and philosophy. Whether you're an expert in these fields or just starting out, Children of the Genome is sure to leave you thinking long after you've finished reading. A quickie, just 40 pages long.
After studying biochemistry at University College London Johnston became a professional science and medical writer. He is author of seven books on evolution, including two novels and a self-help manual, all on the subject of what it means we evolved. As a practitioner in both science and the arts, he publishes the website Evolution for the Humanities (evolutionforthehumanities.com). For a review of another of his titles visit kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/shaun-johnston/rethinking-what-it-means-we-evolved/.
| Author: Shaun Johnston |
| Publisher: Independently Published |
| Publication Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
| Number of Pages: 34 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: NA |
| ISBN-13: 9798375230221 |
