I learned about this book from Edge, which is a great place to read about the latest thinking from some of the sharpest minds. I took it with me to read, as part of my holiday reading. What's Next is a collection of essays on the future of science, written by the brightest young scientists working today. Not only do we learn about their cutting-edge research but also about the social and philosophical implications of their work and findings. Personally, as I read many of the essays dealing with the mind, I found the boundaries of science and philosophy blurring within my own mind. It makes me wonder if we're arriving closer towards Wittgenstein's allusion to making philosophy unnecessary. 

Anyway, great stuff and very accessible reading on some deep subjects.