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Calculating God
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<p><i>Calculating God</i> is a 2000 <a href="/facts/Science_fiction/d9hE2Lwt">science fiction</a> novel by <a href="/facts/Canadian/9y5ceYgk">Canadian</a> writer <a href="/facts/Robert_J._Sawyer/YgN5SetS">Robert J. Sawyer</a>. It takes place in the present day and describes the arrival on Earth of sentient aliens. The bulk of the novel covers the many discussions and arguments on this topic, as well as about the nature of belief, religion, and science. Several planetary civilizations illustrate the logical conclusion of the <a href="/facts/Fermi_paradox/P85yfUo0">Fermi paradox</a>. </p><p><i>Calculating God</i> received nominations for both the <a href="/facts/Hugo_Award_for_Best_Novel/9dWAWVn0">Hugo</a> and <a href="/facts/John_W._Campbell_Memorial_Award_for_Best_Science_Fiction_Novel/BNfNsQoc">John W. Campbell Memorial</a> Awards in 2001. </p>