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Title: The Paradox of God and the Science of Omniscience by Clifford A. Pickover ISBN: 0-312-29411-5 Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Pub. Date: December, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Stairway to Your Own Mind
Comment: "Augustine's works ... planted a seed in early childhood from which my interest in paradox and God grew. Maybe this book will contain seeds for you." -- Clifford Pickover
Kurt Godel may have logically proved that God exists, but Clifford Pickover pursues the paradoxes that result from following a belief in a God that is omniscient and omnipotent. As an example of such a paradox consider the question - Can God make a rock so massive that He can't move it? Certainly many readers will find the chapter entitled "The Paradox of Led Zeppelin" to be their favorite. So, put on your "Stairway to Heaven" CD and shatter your mind with some superb reading.
Rating: 5
Summary: Calling God's bluff, this book exposes God's "hand"
Comment: I found this to be a fascinating look at various paradoxes which result if an Intelligence is to be considered God-like (omnipotent, omniscient). Can an all-knowing Being actually be at a disadvantage? Were Adam & Eve punished unfairly if the whole original Sin was a pre-destined set-up? Was it good or bad for us that they sinned? Can the human mind create something original such as a song if God knew about its existence all along? What about "proofs" of God and Pascal's Wager?
Pickover offers up original insights to these and many more God issues using the conversations of a likeable pair of characters to supplement the discussions and thought puzzles. The book also has a section of intriguing subjective questions for the reader to ponder, as well as references from scripture that cast doubt on the Biblical God's loving nature. Christians may do a double take and have some trouble wrestling with the notion that God might not be omniscient after all. A fun, interesting, original slant on an ever-popular subject.
Nice illustrations and relevant quotes from the famous further flesh out this book on the Invisible God (or alien). Highly recommended for anyone interested in "God".
Rating: 4
Summary: A Fun Introductory Book
Comment: This book is great if you are new to the subject or just want an easy and relaxing read on a very interesting topic. As another reviewer said, this isn't some revolutionary book. Of course he goes on to say that seminary students would enjoy picking it apart, etc. Who cares? How many books in seminary curricula could be broken down and picked apart? Most, if not all. What does it prove? Nothing. This book isn't out to prove anything, it's purpose is to open your mind up. Don't be disgruntled by this reader's opinion. Also, Pickover challenges Christian theology without being condescending. I really feel like he's just looking for truth, and not taking shots at Christians like many other authors do.
This book is broken down into small parts made for very easy for chewing. Each chapter begins with a paradoxal story, and then the rest of each chapter is spent on exploring its potential implications. My favorite chapter was on free-will. Christians, atheists, and pretty much everyone thinks we truly have free-will. But did you know that our brain is deciding out thoughts and actions before we even become conscience of it? It's reall amazing! My only complaint is that Pickover often seems to have trouble staying focused. I'm not picky about this at all, but this book got on my nerves a bit. Sometimes you are in the middle of a chapter and you can't even remember what the chapter's subject is. Fortunately, this only happens in a few chapters. Overall that is why I gave this book 4 stars. If you're looking for more than introductory material, checkout another title.
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Title: Strange Brains and Genius : The Secret Lives Of Eccentric Scientists And Madmen by Clifford A. Pickover ISBN: 0688168949 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 02 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Calculus and Pizza: A Math Cookbook for the Hungry Mind by Clifford A. Pickover, Clifford A. Pickover ISBN: 0471269875 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 30 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Time: A Traveller's Guide by Clifford A. Pickover ISBN: 0195130960 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Surfing Through Hyperspace: Understanding Higher Universes in Six Easy Lessons by Clifford A. Pickover ISBN: 0195142411 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Dreaming the Future: The Fantastic Story of Prediction by Clifford A. Pickover ISBN: 157392895X Publisher: Prometheus Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.00 |
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