Infinite in All Directions

Infinite in All Directions

"Infinite In All Directions" is a book on a wide range of subjects, including history, philosophy, research, technology, the origin of life and eschatology, by theoretical physicist Freeman Dyson. Published in 1988, this book is based on the author's Gifford Lectures delivered in Aberdeen in 1985. "Infinite in All Directions" can roughly be summarized as a treatise on the universe and humanity's role and its responsibilities.


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