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Sum

Forty Tales from the Afterlives
By David Eagleman
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Sum by David Eagleman is a thought-provoking exploration of the afterlife, presenting forty distinct and imaginative scenarios that offer insights into the human condition and our perceptions of existence. Each vignette provides a unique perspective, encouraging readers to reflect on life, mortality, and the possibilities beyond our earthly experience. The book seamlessly merges philosophy and creativity, making it a rich resource for contemplation and personal development.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by imaginative explorations of life, death, and the afterlife. It offers a series of thought-provoking vignettes that delve into the depths of existence and consciousness, encouraging profound reflection on what it means to be human. If you enjoy contemplating deep philosophical ideas with a touch of creativity, this book could be a captivating read for you.

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Sum

What happens to us when we die? And what does that tell us about being human?

What happens to us when we die? And what does that tell us about being human?

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In the afterlife, you may find that God is the size of a microbe and unaware of your existence. Or you may find the afterlife contains only those people whom you remember. In some afterlives, you are split into all your different ages; in others, you are recreated based on your credit card records. There are some in which you are forced to live with annoying versions of yourself that represent what you could have been.

In these wonderfully imagined tales—at once funny, wistful, and unsettling—Eagleman kicks over the chessboard of traditional notions and offers us a dazzling lens through which to see ourselves here and now. His stories are rooted in science and romance and awe at our mysterious existence: a mixture of hope, love, and death that cuts through human nature at innovative angles.

Sum invites readers to explore imaginative visions of the afterlife, challenging conventional perceptions and inviting reflection on life itself.

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Sum by David Eagleman has received acclaim for its inventiveness and thought-provoking nature. Critics have praised its unique and original concept, providing a series of intriguing scenarios about the afterlife. The book is lauded for its wit, clarity, and insightful exploration of human nature, making it both a delight to read and a source of reflection on life’s bigger questions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847674272

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 105g

Pages: 128

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David Eagleman General Fiction Literary Fiction Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

David Eagleman, PHD, is a neuroscientist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas where his research laboratory is developing a reputation for doing some of the most unusual experiments in contemporary neuroscience. He has had essays published in all manner of journals including Nature and Science. He also lectures widely and continues to be invited to speak at universities all around the world.

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