Author's note. This work has been largely updated, expanded and superceded by a a series. You will find all the books at https://www.wattpad.com/user/duncmacphun You may read them in any order and by any part (chapter); what ever takes your interest. Duncan MacPhun We are a violent, territorial species and constant warfare arguably drove the evolution of our larger brains and greater intelligence This is the true story of how we got to be the longest lived, wealthiest, heathiest, least violent, best educated and the most ingenious generation in history. It is the story of the people, discoveries and inventions that created our civilization. From small sail boats to railways, diesel engines, refrigeration and jet aircraft. From the invention of vaccines and antibiotics to clean water and sewage systems. From the discovery of electricity and electromagnetic radiation to radio and radar. From copper and iron to oxygen, hydrogen, aluminum, uranium and nuclear energy. Three seminal events in human history separated us from other animals and defined what we became. Our phenomenal use of technology began with the control of fire, which literally changed the course of our evolution and made us physically what we are. The evolution of articulate speech and the development of trade, eventually gave us unimaginable wealth and modern civilization. Wealth is created by specialization, education, trade, competition and large populations. It is destroyed by criminals, war, incompetent governments and natural disasters (disease, floods, droughts, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and ice ages). Thank you for reading, voting and following I enjoy comments and suggestions from readers. Regards, Duncan MacPhun.

The Universe Revealed is my attempt to discuss more thoroughly the main questions that we humans should ask about our existence, our universe and our place in it. These are mostly my thoughts on science, religion and philosophy as it applies to the human condition. My first book, The Theory of Nothing, covered many subjects. This book will be more specific to the big questions about life and what it means.

These are my thoughts on some philosophical issues that are pertinent to Science Fiction in particular and many other genres as well. This is not a rant. There are some really fine rant authors out there on Wattpad. The ones I like are: @mrcharizard15. His 'The Book of Random Stuff' and 'A Teenager's Rants' are especially interesting and very current. Another excellent writer in this genre is awesomesauce82. His 'Rants 'n stuff is worth checking out, as are many of his stories: Game Over, Smile for me, and 'Herobrine: Takeover' to name a few are really good reads of his.

This is the third book in the series that included 'The Theory of Nothing' the "The Universe Revealed.' My purpose in this new book is to more fully explain how science is actually done and how science fits into our culture along with religion and philosophy.