Infinite in All Directions (book)
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Infinite in All Directions is a 1988 book by physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson that explores cosmology, philosophy, ethics, and the future of humanity through a series of reflective essays and lectures.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Infinite in All Directions | 1 |
| Infinite in All Directions (book) canonical | 1 |
| book "Infinite in All Directions" | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T145469 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Infinite in All Directions (book) Context triple: [Freeman Dyson, notableWork, Infinite in All Directions (book)]
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A.
The Great Unknown
The Great Unknown is a section of Washington Irving’s 1824 story collection "Tales of a Traveller," comprising a group of tales centered on mystery and the supernatural.
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B.
The Cosmic Connection
The Cosmic Connection is a popular science book by Carl Sagan that explores humanity’s place in the universe and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
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C.
Enquire Within Upon Everything
Enquire Within Upon Everything is a 19th-century British household reference book offering practical advice and information on a vast range of everyday topics.
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D.
The Light
The Light is a notable work by the rapper Common, showcasing his introspective lyricism and soulful, jazz-influenced hip-hop style.
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E.
Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise is a 2023 satirical comedy film that marks Charlie Day's feature directorial debut, following a mute man who becomes an accidental Hollywood star.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Infinite in All Directions (book) Target entity description: Infinite in All Directions is a 1988 book by physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson that explores cosmology, philosophy, ethics, and the future of humanity through a series of reflective essays and lectures.
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A.
The Great Unknown
The Great Unknown is a section of Washington Irving’s 1824 story collection "Tales of a Traveller," comprising a group of tales centered on mystery and the supernatural.
-
B.
The Cosmic Connection
The Cosmic Connection is a popular science book by Carl Sagan that explores humanity’s place in the universe and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
-
C.
Enquire Within Upon Everything
Enquire Within Upon Everything is a 19th-century British household reference book offering practical advice and information on a vast range of everyday topics.
-
D.
The Light
The Light is a notable work by the rapper Common, showcasing his introspective lyricism and soulful, jazz-influenced hip-hop style.
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E.
Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise is a 2023 satirical comedy film that marks Charlie Day's feature directorial debut, following a mute man who becomes an accidental Hollywood star.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| addressesTopic |
limits of scientific knowledge
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role of religion in scientific worldview ⓘ survival of civilization ⓘ technological progress ⓘ |
| author | Freeman Dyson ⓘ |
| authorNationality | British-American ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
mathematician
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physicist ⓘ |
| basedOn | Gifford Lectures ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| exploresConcept |
ethical responsibility of scientists
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future of intelligence ⓘ infinite universe ⓘ long-term future of the cosmos ⓘ origin of life ⓘ space exploration ⓘ |
| genre |
essay collection
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non-fiction ⓘ popular science ⓘ science writing ⓘ |
| hasForm |
hardcover
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paperback ⓘ print ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
emphasis on human creativity
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optimistic about long-term future ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
cosmology
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ethics ⓘ future of humanity ⓘ philosophy ⓘ science and religion ⓘ technology and society ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| notableFor |
integration of science and human values
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interdisciplinary approach ⓘ speculations on distant future ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1988 ⓘ |
| publisher | Harper & Row ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Disturbing the Universe
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linked to:
Disturbing the Universe (book)
The Scientist as Rebel ⓘ
linked to:
The Scientist as Rebel (book)
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| structure |
revised lectures
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series of essays ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
cosmological timescales
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far future of the universe ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Infinite in All Directions (book) Description of subject: Infinite in All Directions is a 1988 book by physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson that explores cosmology, philosophy, ethics, and the future of humanity through a series of reflective essays and lectures.
Referenced by (3)
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