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The Future (and Past) is Human (and Machine)

The Future (and Past) is Human (and Machine)

Alan Lightman and Martin Rees Explore How Science and Technology Have Shaped Our World—And What Comes Next

By Alan Lightman | September 12, 2025

Oceans That Glow: On the Timeless Beauty of Bioluminescence

Oceans That Glow: On the Timeless Beauty of Bioluminescence

Alan Lightman Considers the Power and Benefits of Natural Deep Sea Light

By Alan Lightman | November 20, 2024

Lit Hub Asks: 5 Authors, 7 Questions, No Wrong Answers

Lit Hub Asks: 5 Authors, 7 Questions, No Wrong Answers

Featuring Juhea Kim, Daniel M. Lavery, Alan Lightman and More

By Teddy Wayne | November 12, 2024

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Alizah Holstein Considers the Intersection of Academic Knowledge and Creative Passion

By Alizah Holstein | June 25, 2024

Alan Lightman on Our Obligation to Record the Majesty of the Cosmos

Alan Lightman on Our Obligation to Record the Majesty of the Cosmos

First Draft Podcast">In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

By First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing | March 15, 2021

Alan Lightman on the Artfulness of the Cosmos

Alan Lightman on the Artfulness of the Cosmos

Keen On Podcast">In Conversation with Andrew Keen on the Keen On Podcast

By Keen On | February 18, 2021

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