Two bestselling authors first met in a televised Caltech debate on “the future of God,” one an articulate advocate for spirituality, the other a prominent physicist. This remarkable book is the product of that serendipitous encounter and the contentious—but respectful—clash of worldviews that grew along with their friendship. <br><br>In <i>War of the Worldviews</i> these two great thinkers battle over the cosmos, evolution and life, the human brain, and God, probing the fundamental questions that define the human experience.<br><br>How did the universe emerge? <br>What is the nature of time? <br>What is life?<br>Did Darwin go wrong? <br>What makes us human? <br>What is the connection between mind and brain? <br>Is God an illusion?<br> <br>This extraordinary book will fascinate millions of readers of science and spirituality alike, as well as anyone who has ever asked themselves, What does it mean that I am alive?<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>