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Bedeviled
A Shadow History of Demons in Science
Book • 2020
Jimena Canales' "Bedeviled" explores the surprising role of 'demons' in the history of science.
Canales examines how scientists, from Descartes to Einstein, used the concept of demons in thought experiments to grapple with unexplained phenomena.
These imaginary figures, she argues, weren't merely metaphors but crucial tools for pushing scientific boundaries.
The book traces the evolution of these 'demons' through various scientific revolutions, highlighting their impact on our understanding of time, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
Canales ultimately connects these historical 'demons' to contemporary concerns about AI and technological ethics, urging a more nuanced approach to scientific innovation.
Canales examines how scientists, from Descartes to Einstein, used the concept of demons in thought experiments to grapple with unexplained phenomena.
These imaginary figures, she argues, weren't merely metaphors but crucial tools for pushing scientific boundaries.
The book traces the evolution of these 'demons' through various scientific revolutions, highlighting their impact on our understanding of time, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
Canales ultimately connects these historical 'demons' to contemporary concerns about AI and technological ethics, urging a more nuanced approach to scientific innovation.
