Death and the Afterlife: A Chronological Journey, from Cremation to Quantum Resurrection

by Clifford A. Pickover

Throughout history, the nature and mystery of death has captivated artists, scientists, philosophers, physicians, and theologians. This eerie chronology ventures right to the borderlines of science and sheds light into the darkness. Here, topics as wide ranging as the Maya death gods, golems, and séances sit side by side with entries on zombies and quantum immortality. With the turn of every page, readers will encounter beautiful artwork, along with unexpected insights about death and what may lie beyond.

434 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 6, 2015

About the author

Clifford Alan Pickover is an American author, editor, and columnist in the fields of science, mathematics, science fiction, innovation, and creativity. For many years, he was employed at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown, New York, where he was editor-in-chief of the IBM Journal of Research and Development. He has been granted more than 700 U.S. patents, is an elected Fellow for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and is author of more than 50 books, translated into more than a dozen languages.

Reviews

[Sandy Duran · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is detailed, shocking, and extraordinary.
What we think we know and feel about death is puny. Something to consider...WHAT WILL BE WRITTEN ABOUT YOU...the person reading this book? For those we have lost, let's honor what WE loved most about them. Hopefully, one day, someone will be honoring us. For me, plant a tree and eat lots of ice cream!

[Noa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Organizing the topics chronologically didn’t make sense for this book, as the chapters did not meaningfully explore the history or evolution of the subjects. Additionally, many concepts were repeatedly mentioned throughout the book without any added depth.