Demon in Machine Cover (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption Paul Davies new book, The Demon in the Machine: How Hidden Webs of Information are Solving the Mystery of Life, has been selected the book of the year for 2019 by Physics World. Credit Arizona State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.