This book reads like an interesting after- dinner conversation between intelligent friends. That said, it is a rambling conversation, and although it is extremely entertaining, it does not add up to much.
Its ostensible subjects are two instances of scientific intelligence being brought to bear on the possibility of defying, or surviving, death.
Disagree with half of it, enjoy reading all of it
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