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INDEX 17 |
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| Universe / Philosophy |
| 1. |
| … the very dawn of rational thought and scientific inquiry |
| Civilization / Technology |
| 2. Computer, Is Star Trek Future Likely? |
| a safe and comforting vision of the future... |
| Biology / Philosophy |
| 3. You: Conceiving the Inconceivable |
| The thread of historical events by which our existence hangs… |
| General Science / Philosophy |
| 4. An Idea Makes the World Go Round |
| Columbus was aware of this and of later calculations… |
| Physics / Mysticism |
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| Where did all the water go? |
| Biology / Civilization |
| 6. Homo Sapiens – Species Extraordinaire |
| the rapidity with which Homo evolved… |
| Biology |
| 7. Darwin’s Concept of Natural Selection |
| to compete in a struggle for limited resources |
| Universe / Philosophy |
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| the world is of long duration and is forever changing |
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The Empire of Time — A Philosophical Angle
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The search for something permanent is one of the deepest of the instincts
leading men to philosophy. It is derived, no doubt, from love of home and
desire ...
