--- product_id: 8140174 title: "Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life" brand: "j. craig venter" price: "€ 39.48" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8140174-life-at-the-speed-of-light-from-the-double-helix store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life **Brand:** j. craig venter **Price:** € 39.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life by j. craig venter - **How much does it cost?** € 39.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8140174-life-at-the-speed-of-light-from-the-double-helix) ## Best For - j. craig venter enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted j. craig venter brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61F5Sz1GIxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Money well spent. Science the way I like it. *by R***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015* To be honest, I'm only half way through it, but "what could possibly go wrong" at this point.I like to refer to Craig Venter as "Craig Christ". Google it to see why.This book is exactly what I hoped it would be. Its jam packed full of science and tells the story of the discoveries made over the years by the geniuses in the field of scientific endeavor, that lead to the first ever creation of a living organism. (I consider natural life to be evolution, not creation)Unlike what other reviewers would have you believe, it is not a book about J. Craig Venter and his supposed love of the spotlight.Not that I would have minded if it was, because that is the kind of treatment I would expect for someone who was able to give life to inanimate matter.On the contrary, Venter in my judgement, tells the story as accurately as he can, and gives credit where credit is due.There is a lot to be learned in this book about biology and life, and seeing things from the point of view of the people doing the actual work, instead of listening to people babbling about those who are doing actual work.Venter even addresses the concerns of the public, and demonstrates that he and his colleagues acknowledge the great responsibility that comes with their great power. A power they have shared with all of humanity.Update:The ending of the book could be quite scary for someone who isn't aware of how advanced our science has become.Reading the last few chapters brought to mind concepts from some great science fiction writers, as well as Ray Kurzweil's "singularity".Venter also makes generous reference to scifi, in a way that indicates he is aware of what popular culture says about our fears, and the goals the human race intends to reach with these new technologies.If you are someone who is not up to speed on the current state of technology, this book will get you all caught up.But it may blow your mind while doing it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Scientific Advance *by L***K on Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2015* This is a very difficult book to rank without knowing its intended audience. Your average genetic scientist (if there is such a thing) might find it extremely informative and enjoyable. The book could also be totally overwhelming and confusing. I found the book to have far more detail in it than I wanted, making it a bit of a slog to get through, but Venter's accomplishment is a great one, worthy of much notice and maybe a Nobel Prize.I would summarize the book as follows: Beginning with a common existing bacteria, Venter altered the genetic code of the bacteria, and using cloning techniques, got it to reproduce. Altering the original bacteria in such a way that it was still viable was one challenge. The lab work to create the new bacteria and get it to reproduce was a very, very, difficult task, taking a few years and countless failures. Machines exist, which, if given a genetic code for a very simple life form and some raw materials, can make make viable copies. The genetic code can be transmitted to the machine via radio waves, hence, Life is created At The Speed of Life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A VIEW FROM THE TOP *by R***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013* Though the author may be a controversial individual to some, he remains one of the top scientific achievers in a world of very controversial areas of new research. This book demonstrates why his knowledge and contributions to the cutting edge sciences of genetics, microbiology and computer science have made him one of the towering forces in these fields. This book's subject is certain to draw critics from all sides considering the unknown territory it may lead humanity toward. I make no personal judgments ... it is for us to each individually, then collectively decide. For those of you who have a deep curiosity of what potentially lies ahead for mankind in the near-term future through the fusion of advanced technologies, this book is an eye-opener. It is short, concise and well written, with snappy prose and not an overabundance of technical terms to bog the reader down. Oddly enough, my only small criticism of the book is the "title" - life at the speed of light ... Through remarkable new discoveries in quantum physics regarding "entangled" particles, Venter should be describing future potentials at "faster-than-the -speed-of-light" or "instantaneous." Instantaneous response and information dispersal over vast distances is no longer science fiction from a Star Trek episode, it is now established science fact. Admittedly some of this is discussed in the book and somewhat further out on the horizon of engineering capability. Get this book. 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