The god patent pdf download






















Featured — and quite intriguing — was the role of Noether's theorem in the exploration of symmetry and the derivation of By that symmetry. Or something. Gauge theories were also mentioned, and we ended up with Higgs and his eponymous field and boson. If Kurzweil is right and I end up living forever, I swear I'm going to study math until I get this stuff.

But Tensor algebra comes first, just because the name sounds so cool. Oh yeah Aug 24, Jeannine rated it really liked it. Ransom Stephens writes a compelling and entertaining novel that mixes major philosophical issues with everyday family and relationship problems. Newly employed physicists Ryan McNear and Foster Reed spend an afternoon tossing off a couple of patent applications for the bonus money. Years later, broke and laid-off, Ryan flees to Northern California hoping to leave his divorce and bankruptcy problems in Texas.

In his new home, he also finds a new family, a new job, and a whole new set of problems.. In his new home, he also finds a new family, a new job, and a whole new set of problems Could the old patents really outline a proof of existence for a God Ryan doesn't even believe in?

Who has the stronger hold on his heart--the biological son he still yearns for? Or the woman he has come to love and the brilliant-but-confused girl-child who needs him? The God Patent squarely faces the big questions without ever losing track of story or character. A novel that is equally enjoyable on many levels. Dec 14, T rated it liked it Shelves: paranormal-fantasy-sci-fi. Very interesting book. I found the abundant talk of quantum physics somewhat daunting, but interesting.

The back and forth of science and religion, and the truth behind creation was fascinating. I did really like the characters that were well developed and very real, i just wish more time was spent on them, and a little less on the attempts to explain the physics aspects. The author did a great job of connecting the reader to the lives and emotions of the characters and their plights. Unfortunat Very interesting book. Unfortunately, because i liked the characters so much, i was also very distraught at some of the things that happened to them in the book.

The ending was moving, and rather ticked me off that there wasn't a happily ever after for all involved. And some things were left up in the air. I won't say which because it will spoil it. Overall, this is a story that will make you think and feel long after the last page. Mar 26, Andrew Dugas rated it really liked it.

I loved the mish-mash of science and religion. Bible-thumping computer geeks? Better yet, both the science AND the scripture rang true. Stephens seems to have a grasp on both and better yet, a potential point of intersection. The term "proof of principle" will stay with me for a long time. The plot kept me reading; I simply could not put it down. I had to find out where it was going, and the author did not disappoint me. Stephens artfully weaves his tale and shows great skill as a s I loved the mish-mash of science and religion.

Stephens artfully weaves his tale and shows great skill as a storyteller. I only gave four stars because it won't let me give 4. The narrative style is not my personal cup of tea, but I am difficult to please. Stephens paints with a broad brush and I am a small brush kind of guy. Read it now, but you'll have to get your own copy.

I ain't letting go of mine. Apr 27, Linda C. Ransom Stephens has woven an engaging tale that examines how the issues of faith, religion and science interconnect. Physics is explained via dialogue in a manner which translates complex ideas into accessible information. The storyline moves quickly without dragging and the characters are vivid.

I found many passages to be laugh out loud funny and I was also brought to tears. What else can you ask for on a novel? Everyone, I mean everyone, should read this book I have had this book in my library for a couple of years. My mistake. I should have read it immediately. It is wonderful. After reading this book, women will understand men better, and men will understand themselves better and maybe even a bit more about women, both the young and the mature kind.

I own other books by Everyone, I mean everyone, should read this book I have had this book in my library for a couple of years. I own other books by Ransom Stephens, which will be read in the new year. I know mine will be happy. Good book an intellectual stretch for Atheist and Christians I am one who can mesh religion with science being an intelligent person who is in academia while being a devout Christian. I am more open in my beliefs and understand science well. This was a bit of a stretch but an interesting feel good book for those down and out and in need of hope.

I'm still uncertain how I feel about this book. Maybe it wasn't the right time to read it. I finished it but am confused about what I read. The book went in a direction I didn't expect. I may try to read it again later. Read it straight through!

A great ready with engaging characters, science way over my head BUT thought provoking, and a reflective mix of story, science, religion, and souls.

Oct 15, Morandia rated it really liked it Shelves: audiobook , An interesting read and a thoughtful definition of what the soul is and where it comes from and goes when we die. Shelves: sci-fi. The God Patent by Ransom Stephens tackles a subject that has been widely debated for hundreds, if not thousands of years — how do religion and science fit together. The main character, Ryan McNear, and his long-time and bible-thumping friend, Foster Reed, develop two patents that are based in technology, but mixed with a generous dose of Christianity.

The patents were put together on a lark to gain bonuses from the company the duo worked for at the time. Unbelievably, the patents were approved.

Even though they made it past the patent office, Ryan never thought the patents held any value; a sentiment not shared by Foster Reed. Foster Reed starts developing technology based on the patents, trying to create a technology that would forever change science and religion.

The God Patent is interesting, with engaging characters, but the development of the story was too slow for my tastes. It took me about half the book before I truly became interested. It took me three days to read the first half and one evening to read the rest. His backstory was too rough. The mistakes he made in the past limited how much I could root for him to win. I want to root for the protagonist, but I could barely muster any enthusiasm for Ryan McNear.

I felt I would have liked the book much more if Ryan McNear was a better guy. I actually liked the character Dodge Nutter more. He was constantly described as sleazy and untrustworthy, but despite always looking to con people, he often helped out the less fortunate — Ryan McNear being one of them. Unfortunately, I found the ending to be a complete let down. Despite the flaws with the characters and story, I still liked the book, just not loved it.

This is not religious fiction, but there's definitely religion in it. This is not anti-religious fiction, but there's definitely atheism in it. This is not science fiction, but there's definitely science in it. This is not really a thriller. This is not really literary fiction. I'm not sure what it is, but the narrative voice is engaging, the story is compelling, and the plot and its premises are interesting.

I read more than half of it in one sitting; that's how I finished the book. It is, in short, quite good. I sometimes read bad reviews to help me decide whether to read something, and sometimes after I read it to see if I get a reality check about something I enjoyed. I've read some negative reviews of The God Patent , but nothing that I found particularly accurate or insightful, so I was neither dissuaded from reading it nor dissuaded from my high opinion of it.

I went into this very quirky concept for a novel without high expectations, but it seemed weird enough to tickle my curiosity -- and I'm glad I read it. It exceeded all expectations. The end is not very substantive, in some ways, but it satisfied me quite well, but it really ripped the masks off of all the major characters and gave great insights into their psyches for one of them, in absentia.

Dodge became one of my favorite characters during the final chapters as the author shone a light into his black little soul, and he turned out to be an excellent demonstration of my definition of a cynic: an idealist who has learned from life experience.

That ending can really give a you something to think about, too, if you're into that sort of thing. Jan 07, Ed Morawski rated it really liked it. The God Patent How do you describe this book? In what genre would you place it? It's not science fiction exactly, but it's fiction and has a lot of science. It's not really a mystery or a thriller but certainly has some of those elements. Romance, no - but there is a nice one contained therein.

Legal maybe, because it kind of uses that as a framework. I wouldn't want to paint it with the damni The God Patent How do you describe this book?

I wouldn't want to paint it with the damning praise of Literary fiction either, though it certainly is a bit wordy and meandering near the middle. Okay so it can't be pigeonholed, just sit back and enjoy the excellently written and well thought out characters and the story telling. The plot is all over the map and sometimes illogical and normally I would condemn that, but somehow it doesn't interfere with the enjoyment of the terrific writing at all.

But the characters are the real stars here: Dodge, Kat, Emmy, Ryan - people you will come to know and love and want to shake out of their wrong turns as they make mistakes and encourage to change and who will hurt you sometimes and cause heartache at others.

People you will want to have a happy ending. This book should be rated at 4. I'm not one to reveal spoilers and I won't now but I have to say something about the ending and you may be able to figure it out so stop now if you want!

I admire the author for having the guts to write it but I still hated it. Oct 08, Liam Dodd rated it it was ok. This book felt a lot like walking along the Hornli Ridge of the Matterhorn.

Any step not quite following the desirable path leading to you cascading off the edge and plummeting to doom. This book tries to be very balanced between the 'religion vs. What it does end up doing is making the main character look a little dumb, and extremely indecisive. This could be the bias of being an atheist physicist, who saw the nonsense science as what it was, rather than an interesting possibility, and of having a rather fervent disdain for fundamentalist religious institutes attempting to rewrite and undermine science to make it fit their narrow and blinded viewpoint.

The book also manages to ruin the relatively interesting B-plot by [SPOILERS] killing off the independent teenager that was turning out to be a mathematical prodigy after a gentle nudge in the right direction. By having her fall off of the back of a damn truck feels like a cheap way to wrap up the rest of the story. The nod to Emmy Noether was nice though. Enjoyable, but forgettable.

The premise for this novel is great, but unfortunately the writing is a bit hit or miss. It's not terrible, especially for a first book, but it did detract from the overall effect. While some of the characters are spot on, others feel forced and disappointingly artificial.

Overall, I simply wanted more from this book. The concept and the characters are exciting and innovative, but the novel as a whole fell a little flat. I will offer accolades for a realistic portrayal Enjoyable, but forgettable. I will offer accolades for a realistic portrayal of programming in fiction. Unlike many authors, Stephens clearly has some experience with the subject.

Printing source code and reading it in hard copy may be rather exceptional, but considering I've done it once or twice myself, I can't be overly critical! I cannot be as positive about the Brilliance Audio narration. I've seen people rave about it, and the pace and clarity were excellent.

Luke Daniels does a great job in the narration, but while he manages to give each character a unique voice, some of them were extremely distracting.

His interpretation of Foster constantly sounded like a buffoon, and Katarina was a complete brat. I felt that one of the strengths of the novel was its multi-layered characters, and this performance undermined that. The God Patent by Ransom Stephens is a fine book. I cared about the characters, especially the protagonist, Ryan McNear, and his unlikely cohort, year-old Katarina.

Most of the supporting characters were intriguing, too. And the little parts I didn't quite believe didn't much matter. It's a satisfying story, well told, and that alone would make the book worth reading.

But it's more than that. It's a multilayered work, drawing on Stephens' scientific background, which rather than being intimid The God Patent by Ransom Stephens is a fine book. It's a multilayered work, drawing on Stephens' scientific background, which rather than being intimidating, adds depth.

The book delves into big issues of our day religion versus science, for one in a compassionate way. And I came away with a new perspective to contemplate on the workings of the soul.

This is something I didn't expect, which is pleasing to say the least. That most of the book's action takes place in Petaluma is a treat for those of us living in the North Bay. I was in downtown Petaluma yesterday and imagined Stephens bringing the chacters to life, perhaps as he window shopped at Copperfield's on Kentucky Street, stopped for noodles at Cafe Zazzle or skipped stones along the river.

Sep 06, Robert Kroese rated it it was amazing. I've been doing a lot of reading about quantum physics as research for the third book in my 'Mercury' series, and I downloaded The God Patent on a whim while waiting for Roger Penrose's The Emperor's New Mind. I'm very glad I did. This is a remarkable book. It seamlessly integrates concepts from physics and math with a truly riveting, multi-faceted story. In a way, you could think of The God Patent as a mirror image of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance : In the same way that Pirsig combined philosophy with a cross-country motorcycle ride, Stephens combines a story of one man's redemption with quantum physics.

But whereas Pirsig's treatise was primarily inward-facing, Stephens' narrative ultimately reaches outward, finding meaning in the interconnectedness of all things. Highly recommended. Jun 09, Grey rated it really liked it. An enjoyable read and some good food for thought. The ending wasn't entirely satisfying, but I suppose in a way that makes it more realistic, since life doesn't come wrapped up in a neat little bow.

Philosophically speaking, I also would have preferred to see, well, I'm not sure exactly. Maybe I just would have liked to have seen the various views on the soul developed a little bit better. We saw Ryan's conclusions and beliefs pretty clearly, but it would have been interesting to see a bit more An enjoyable read and some good food for thought. We saw Ryan's conclusions and beliefs pretty clearly, but it would have been interesting to see a bit more into the minds of Emmy and Katarina in particular.

As it is, perhaps the book would have been better written in the first person from Ryan's point of view, rather than in the third person and bouncing around from one character to another. Anyway, I'm nitpicking a bit. I really did enjoy the book! Shelves: sci-fi-or-speculative , kindle. The second looks the effect Royal licenses had on the organization and development of different industries. Enriched with pages of source documents, this oft-cited treatise remains a standard work.

Download Charters Of The Borough Of Cambridge books , A transcript and translation of the royal charters issued to the borough of Cambridge between the twelfth and seventeenth centuries. Maitland lays stress on the considerable independence exercised by the medieval borough. The introduction explains the conventions of such charters, and explains how to interpret the information contained in them.

Download Berwick Upon Tweed books ,. Download Parliamentary Papers books ,. Author : Rev. Author : Great Britain. Author : England and Wales.



0コメント

  • 1000 / 1000