Episode · EconTalk · 2020-04-27

Books mentioned on Alan Lightman on Stardust, Meaning, Religion, and Science

2 books · With Alan Lightman · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Physicist and author Alan Lightman talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the origins of the universe, meaning, transcendence, and the relationship between science and religion.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The God Delusion

   Richard Dawkins · at 36:34

   Richard Dawkins's 'The God Delusion' is a prominent work of popular science and non-fiction that critically examines religion, the concept of a creator, and the irrationality of belief in God.

   Discussed

   “this is one of the objections that I have to to people like Richard Dawkins who very famous biologist wrote a book called the God illusion and I think that that he has a very condescending attitude towards believers”

   Alan Lightman Alan Lightman on Stardust, Meaning, Religion, and Science 2020-04-27 Listen at 36:34

   Where to get it

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2. 

   Einstein's Dreams

   Alan Lightman · at 1:18:03

   Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman is a short, imaginative novel by an MIT professor and physicist that playfully explores various alternate conceptions of time and its fundamental nature.

   Recommended

   “say you wrote a book called Einstein's dreams such a wonderful book and if people out there haven't read it I strongly recommend it”

   Russ Roberts Alan Lightman on Stardust, Meaning, Religion, and Science 2020-04-27 Listen at 1:18:03

   Where to get it

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