Moving with tomorrow

What is the future of science and art? In fifty essays, leading Flemish academics answer questions about burning issues in science.

What is the actual situation with genetic manipulation, evolutionary biology, nanotechnology, and the rapidly increasing super-intelligent computers? Should you resolutely play the green card or do you critically choose the side of the climate sceptics? Are we rushing towards a controlled world economy? The world keeps turning, yes indeed, but does the sun itself stand still? Is the disgustingly empty universe expanding or is it actually shrinking?
Who doesn't want to enjoy innovative contemporary music to the fullest - but can't get beyond the hits and top tens of classical and pop? Does painting still have a future; and how do you read a painting? Why do we travel all over the place, thirsty for newly built art temples full of objects and installations that we absolutely want to understand but can't make head nor tail of?

A unique science book, with an eye to the future.