This book comes from two authors with scientific backgrounds.

It recognises the huge advances made through science and their

beneficial impact on society. However, it also expresses concern

that the essentially tentative nature of scientific conclusions is being

replaced by a growing tendency to accord to science the last word

on a range of subjects. While the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic of 2020 has

shown some of the uncertainties associated with scientific research,

this book demonstrates that these become more apparent in such

fundamental areas as the origin of both life and the universe, as well

as the abiding mystery of mind and consciousness. The authors argue

persuasively that we should recognise the limitations of science as

well as its unquestionable strength.