One of the most potent questions we ask about the cosmos is: are we alone? Jaime Green traces our understanding of what and where life in the universe could be, drawing on the long tradition of scientists, writers and artists who have stimulated research by extrapolating worlds.
Starting from the question of whether living things on Earth are alone in the universe, this scientific and cultural examination explores what it means to be alive. Examining historical thinking as well as the impact of modern science, such as the search for planets that could support alien life, the author assesses our concept of the cosmos and what might be ‘out there’.
Bringing together expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy, philosophical enquiry and pop culture touchstones ranging from A Wrinkle in Time to Star Trek, The Possibility of Life delves into our evolving conception of the cosmos to pose an even deeper question: What does it mean to be human?
'The Possibility of Life is both a delight and a marvel... 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
