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"This is the first book I have seen that explains and describes
the physical/spiritual nature
of our human existence enlightened by our modern understanding of the physical universe and by the disciplines of computer science and electrical engineering. I appreciate the book's
ability to point out the obvious with regards to questions of existence, whether it is the existence of God or the existence of our supernatural, spiritual human soul."
Dr.
Christopher J. Edge, Ph.D. in Atomic Physics/Laser Spectroscopy, University of Virginia, Chief Scientist, Kodak Polychrome
Graphics
"This
book will prove most stimulating to anyone who has ever been troubled by the idea that modernity has denied that humans have
free will and a supernatural, spiritual soul. Not only does Mr. Favero show how
and why some modern scientists deny the existence of free will and spiritual souls, but he systematically shows how the very
resources of several modern branches of science—including Quantum Mechanics, Mathematics, and Biology—should lead
one to accept the opposite conclusion, namely that human free will is genuine and that humans have a supernatural, spiritual
soul."
Dr. Jon K. Beane, Ph.D. in Philosophy, University
of Notre
Dame
"This is a masterful description of some of the most challenging concepts in science. Favero has taken on the ultimate questions: Who are we and how do we fit into the
scientific context of the universe? He has produced an enlightening journey into
these questions that will impress all readers. This is a must read for teachers
and debaters of the controversial issues of abortion, evolution, personal criminal responsibility, and the role of religion
in our lives. Mr. Favero provides compelling scientific evidence of human attributes
that cannot be explained as natural phenomena."
Dr. Ray Bressan, Ph. D. in Biology, Colorado State University, Distinguished Professor of Molecular Biology at Purdue University
"This book is an extensive exploration
of many key issues on the interface between science and religion. It is particularly recommended as a primer for the newcomers,
because it covers a very extensive territory, starting from ground level, gradually progressing towards the frontier of current
research. It can be described as a miniature encyclopedia about science and religious faith. The presentation of the various
topics is simple and reasonably accurate. The bibliographic references are rich and numerous, helping the reader to place
all issues in the context of modern research. I agree with the book's conclusion that human free will cannot be
explained as a natural phenomenon that follows the laws of physics. "
Dr. Roberto Colella,
Doctoral Degree (Laurea) in Physics, University of Milan, Professor of Physics at Purdue University
Kevin Favero’s thesis is that free choice cannot
originate in any material system (such as the brain), however complex, because all matter is governed by the laws of physics,
and free choice is by definition not reducible to laws or rules, even the probabilistic laws of quantum mechanics. Therefore
free choice must originate in a spiritual soul which is beyond the laws of physics and chemistry. This is a difficult thesis to argue, but Favero, who is a master explainer, presents it with great clarity
and cogency. Though I do not agree with all the points in his book, I think his fundamental thesis is correct. It also
comes at a crucial time in our history, when free choice and the belief in a spiritual soul which transcends nature are increasingly
denied. As evidence for free will, Favero designed and administered an interesting series of “free will tests”
which he includes in this book. Though he ranges over many complex areas of philosophy and science, Favero’s explanations
are so clear that even a novice with minimal background can understand his points easily. I learned a great deal from this
book.
Dr. Terence Nichols, Professor of Theology, Department Chair, University of St. Thomas
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