In his impressive and comprehensive work The Demon in the Machine,
which won Physics World's Book of the Year Award, Paul Davies
steps into a new and rapidly developing field at the intersection of biology,
chemistry, logic, quantum physics, computer science, and nanotechnology to seek
answers to difficult questions. While arguing that the concept of "information"
lies at the heart of all these diverse fields, Davies takes a deep look into the
true mechanics of phenomena we take for granted. From photosynthesis to the
navigation skills of birds, he explores how biological processes are based
on quantum mechanics and whether quantum physics could be the secret key
to all of life.