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George Merliss
Does sex have a future
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Sex has long permeated modern life, transforming values and changing morals. But is technology adding a new twist? Experts discuss what happens when technology multiplies sexual options and accelerates sexual shifts.
Why is quantum physics so beautiful
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Scientists describe quantum physics as beautiful, elegant, and full of charm and symmetry. Discovers how scientists describe what they think is so special about quantum physics.
Do brains make minds
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Expert panelists talk about the connection between the gray matter called a brain, the thoughts we think, the mind-body connection, and whether there's something more to the human mind than what resides in the brain.
How does technology transform thinking
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Expert panelists take on technology to discuss what it is about technology that is affecting our modes of thought, how thinking has changed, and how humans can keep up with the raging pace of technological change.
What's creativity and who's creative
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Experts discuss creativity that combines sweeping theories, fascinating stories, clever experiments and personal confessions. Find out where creativity comes from, how it's applied, and why it can be found anywhere, at home or work, in art as well as science.
How will the internet change humanity
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Experts in public policy, technology and media gather to discuss the full and real impact of the Internet and the information age on humans and humanity. Find out how access to information, instant gratification and the personal, institutional and growing global impact of computer use and Internet access are changing the way we think, the way we do things, our communities and our civilization.
What is parapsychology
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Panelists from the fields of science and parapsychology debate whether ESP can really be studied as a science and if claims of strange, psychic phenomena can be subject to the scientific method.
Strange physics of the mind
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Two fundamental theories -- quantum mechanics and relativity -- have changed forever our understanding of reality. Panelists discuss why some physicists have suddenly become obsessed with using physics to explain the human mind, consciousness and how we think.
Who needs sex therapy
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Experts offer insight into our society's sexual norms and discuss why and how a new kind of "sex therapy" may offer help to many.
Thinking out the last millennium
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Life and how we live has been incredibly transformed, but humanity has paid a high price for its incredible growth. Top experts look back at the last millennium and the thinking processes that simultaneously built civilization and spread devastation to look for lessons to guide us through the next thousand years.
Why are music and art so exhilarating
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Experts debate how music and art appreciation reflect our culture, whether appreciation of the arts is learned or innate, and why we react so differently and individually to art and music.
Will intelligence fill this universe
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide There are three questions that speak directly to human uniqueness and purpose. 1) Does intelligent non-human life exist anywhere in the universe?; 2) Given the fullness of time, will human beings spread across the galaxies?; and 3) Is there something special about this universe that causes or even requires self-aware creatures like human to appear? Experts look at humankind and whether the evolution of conscious beings was an accident or a necessity.
How can you learn to be creative
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide For years we thought that in order to be creative you had to "be born with it." Now, new thinking on the subject reveals that everyone can learn to be more imaginative and creative, all you need is high energy and strong motivation. Experts discuss this learned skill.
What is consciousness
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Experts say that this human experience called consciousness is a mental experience, of the mind but not of the brain. Today's panelists look inside the mind and talk about just what is and what's so special about human consciousness.
Can ESP affect your life
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Most people believe that ESP, or extrasensory perception, is real. Most scientists assume the opposite. Is ESP wishful thinking? Experts explore the topics of the paranormal, extrasensory perception, the power of mind-over-body and why accepting the reality of things nonphysical would require changing our entire world view.
Whatever happened to ethics & civility
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Expert panelists discuss the waning ethics and civility in American society and debate what, if anything, can be done about it.
When and how did this universe begin
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Humanity's ancient and perpetual fascination with the universe's beginnings is discussed in light of recent, revolutionary discoveries in cosmology, and what they mean for human understanding.
Can we see the near future [25 years
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Experts convene to argue where we've been, what we've learned, what the future holds in store - and if it really is possible to forecast the not-too-distant future.
What are the next breakthroughs in science
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Experts discuss the role of independent scientific study; how "paradigms" work in science; and whether scientific discoveries are conditioned by the prevailing culture.
What are the great questions of science
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide America's top scientists, authors and experts identify the key areas where science is focused, discuss their merits and impact, and rank them in order of importance. more
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