{"product_id":"holy-galactic-ricky-firman-9798314239292","title":"Holy Galactic: When We're No Longer Special in the Universe","description":"What happens when humanity learns we're not the center of the universe-or even its most interesting inhabitants? Holy Galactic: When We're No Longer Special in the Universe tackles this mind-bending question with wit, biting humor, and a touch of absurdity.\u003cbr\u003eThis provocative and hilarious exploration begins with humanity's long-standing delusion of cosmic significance. From ancient myths that crowned Earth as the chosen stage of creation to modern debates about extraterrestrial life, this book unpacks our fragile egos with sharp insight and dark comedy. But the real fun begins when we imagine the impact of discovering intelligent alien civilizations-beings with their own advanced technologies, moral systems, and possibly even scriptures of their own.\u003cbr\u003eWill humanity try to convert aliens to our religions, only to face theological chaos? Will philosophers and scientists rewrite our understanding of existence to accommodate alien atheism? Or will we collapse under the weight of realizing we were never that special to begin with?\u003cbr\u003eThrough vivid thought experiments, satirical scenarios, and profound reflections, Holy Galactic examines how our species might adapt-or fail spectacularly-in a universe that doesn't revolve around us. It challenges readers to laugh at our absurdities while confronting deep questions about purpose, faith, and identity in a cosmos far vaster and more complex than we ever imagined.\u003cbr\u003eFor fans of dark comedy, thought-provoking science fiction, and existential humor, Holy Galactic is a journey into the unknown-an invitation to embrace humility, curiosity, and wonder. Because sometimes, the best way to deal with our smallness in the universe is to laugh at it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ricky Firman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798314239292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d","brand":"Ricky Firman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217873121535,"sku":"9798314239292","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f658abba-f157-48f5-b273-f411cb01fb18.jpg?v=1771999998","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/holy-galactic-ricky-firman-9798314239292","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}