Our Journey through Time and Existence
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You are invited to participate in a long-distance journey of the mind through time. The journey begins with viewing the origin of our universe billions of years ago, then leading through ongoing evolution to the present. Traveling through cosmic time implies traveling through increasing complexity as the universe evolves, then later shedding detail, and finally fading. Consideration of the origin includes the origin of life and, at least on Earth, of the human mind. With the human mind, the universe has evolved small centers of “consciousness”, thereby observing itself and acting upon itself, by glorious activation of thought, emotions, and aesthetics! And now, what can or should be the goals of our life here on Earth? What direction shall we take to “fulfill” our lives? What guides and supports us? How can we find and share “joy”? What awaits us in old age and death? What does the future hold for mankind? What are the risks and opportunities? This book is based on lifelong searching, followed by many years of focused research and writing. The results were 34 essays or articles covering a wide horizon, see the website www.schwab-writings.com. This book is a condensed summary of those writings.
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What can this book bring you?
You are invited to participate in a journey of the mind through time – in a rising arch from the dawn of our cosmic origin, through natural evolution to an analysis of the capabilities of the human mind. A discussion follows of the meaning or direction to pursue on the path of our life, through coping or toward fulfillment –– until we reach the dusk of ultimate fading and death.
At the end follows an outlook into the future, discussing the fundamental risks and opportunities for mankind.
The eight chapters of this book present the author’s “Essential Writings” as condensed from 33 of his articles published on his website www.schwab-writings.com.
The author, with MS degrees in physics and electronics, worked in the aero-space and high-tech industries, continued research as auditor at Princeton University, pursued philosophy and theology, and wrote with sincere empathy for all the searching and suffering individuals he encountered, but also with a practical mind.
Become enriched by this deeper understanding of our existence, nature, and our path through life which may simply entertain you or give you peace in daily turmoil and strength to act as your own journey and values demand.
About the Author
Helmut Schwab rose from trying circumstances, studied physics, became an executive in aero-space and high-tech industries. His personal research concentrated on a deeper understanding of the cosmic and biological world we find ourselves living in, on the human mind’s capability, and on human society.
He pursued philosophy and theology in studying the dichotomy between science and religion, with the question of the consequent meaning or direction for our lives.
Schwab wrote with sincere empathy for all the other searching and suffering individuals he encountered, but also with a practical mind. He volunteered in the community on environmental issues, concerns of the handicapped, and for low-income families in our inner cities.
He found joy in life in observing beauty in nature, through participation in the arts – see his published collection of short stories “The Golden Mirror” – and, mainly, in a supportive family and cheerful companionship.