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How Physics' Weirdest Theory Explains Life's Biggest Mystery (Norton Paperback)

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An edition of Quantum Evolution (2000)

Quantum Evolution

How Physics' Weirdest Theory Explains Life's Biggest Mystery (Norton Paperback)

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Quantum Evolution presents a revolutionary new scientific theory by asking: is there a force of will behind evolution? In his astonishing first book, Johnjoe McFadden shows that there is.

‘McFadden’s bold hypothesis that quantum physics plays a key role in the origin and evolution of life looks increasingly plausible. The weird behaviour of matter and information at the quantum level could be just what is needed to explain life’s astonishing properties. If these ideas are right, they will transform our understanding of the relationship between physics and biology.’ PAUL DAVIES

In this brilliant debut, Johnjoe McFadden puts forward a theory of quantum evolution. He shows how living organisms have the ability to will themselves into action. Indeed, such an ability may be life’s most fundamental attribute. This has radical implications. Evolution may not be random at all, as recent evolutionary theories have taught: rather, cells may, in certain circumstances, be able to choose to mutate particular genes that provide an advantage in the environment in which the cell finds itself. This ‘will’ – described by McFadden as ‘the life force’ – has startling implications. It is at the root of consciousness and free-will and provides a new understanding of the origins of life and the purpose of death.

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Quantum Evolution: Life in the Multiverse
2016, HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Quantum Evolution: How Physics' Weirdest Theory Explains Life's Biggest Mystery (Norton Paperback)
April 2002, W. W. Norton & Company
in English
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Quantum Evolution: How Physics' Weirdest Theory Explains Life's Biggest Mystery (Norton Paperback)
April 2002, W. W. Norton & Company
in English
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Quantum Evolution: The New Science of Life
January 2001, W. W. Norton & Company, W.W. Norton
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Quantum Evolution
February 7, 2000, HarperCollins
Hardcover - Film and TV Tie-in Ed edition
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Quantum Evolution
October 2, 2000, Flamingo
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Quantum Evolution
October 2, 2000, Flamingo
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"Starlight glistens on a spaceship's silvery hull as it cruises, unseen and unmanned, amongst the planets of a distant solar system."

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0393323102
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9780393323108
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