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    The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos
    The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos
    The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos
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    The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos

    Written by Jaime Green

    Narrated by Jaime Green

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    “Every page of this book makes our shared universe feel larger and more interesting than ever before, a true gift of fascinating science and engrossing storytelling.” —Matt Bell, author of Appleseed

    A spellbinding exploration of alien life and the cosmos, examining how the possibility of life on other planets shapes our understanding of humanity

    One of the most powerful questions humans ask about the cosmos is: Are we alone? While the science behind this inquiry is fascinating, it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It is a reflection of our values, our fears, and most importantly, our enduring sense of hope.  

    In The Possibility of Life, acclaimed science journalist Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, from the days of Galileo and Copernicus to our contemporary quest for exoplanets. Along the way, she interweaves insights from science fiction writers who construct worlds that in turn inspire scientists. Incorporating expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy research, philosophical inquiry, and pop culture touchstones ranging from A Wrinkle in Time to Star Trek to Arrival, The Possibility of Life explores our evolving conception of the cosmos to ask an even deeper question: What does it mean to be human? 
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin Audio
    Release dateApr 18, 2023
    ISBN9781488218385
    The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos
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    Jaime Green

    Jaime Green, series editor, is a science writer and essayist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Slate, The Nation, The New York Times Book Review, Astrobites, and elsewhere. She is a lecturer at Smith College and the Johns Hopkins master’s program in Science Writing, the author of The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos.

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