Publisher's Synopsis
Why do we believe what we believe-and what happens when those beliefs are tested by evidence?
When The Heavens Go Quiet is a philosophical and scientific journey through the architecture of belief. In this thought-provoking debut, Noah Baer explores how faith, myth, and certainty arise-not from divine truth, but from our psychology, biology, and longing for meaning.
With clarity and precision, Baer examines how belief systems are formed, why they are so difficult to let go of, and how they often resist even the most overwhelming evidence. Drawing from neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and the philosophy of science, this book reveals how our minds seek patterns, answers, and comfort-sometimes at the expense of truth.
Rather than simply attacking religion or faith, When The Heavens Go Quiet takes a more nuanced approach. It investigates the psychological utility of belief while arguing for a better way of facing the unknown: through intellectual honesty, falsifiability, and a deep commitment to reason.
This book speaks to anyone who has ever felt the weight of letting go of inherited answers, who has questioned their worldview, or who has struggled to reconcile evidence with emotion. It offers insight, not certainty; clarity, not dogma. It's a book for skeptics, seekers, and anyone yearning for a kind of wonder that doesn't require belief.
For readers willing to trade security for truth, When The Heavens Go Quiet is a rigorous and timely invitation to think more clearly, question more deeply, and live more freely.
