Echoes of the Horizon

Why do similar ideas mature in different places at nearby moments? In Echoes of the Horizon, Fernando Cardoso da Silva explores parallel discoveries, coincidences, and the limits of human knowledge.

From Bell and Gray’s telephone to Newton and Leibniz’s calculus, from Darwin and Wallace’s natural selection to dreams and cultural symbols, twelve chapters bring together the history of science, creativity, neuroscience, and philosophy.

The book distinguishes documented historical facts, scientific and historical explanations, and the reader’s space for reflection. An invitation to curiosity and critical thinking.