In mysticism, knowledge cannot be separated from a certain way of life which becomes its living manifestation. To acquire mystical knowledge means to undergo a transformation; one could even say that the knowledge is the transformation. Scientific knowledge, on the other hand, can often stay abstract and theoretical. Thus most of today’s physicists do not seem to realize the philosophical, cultural and spiritual implications of their theories.

In 2011 Lois McMaster Bujold was awarded the Skylark Award. Labyrinth (1989)—First publiLois McMaster Bujoldd in Analog magazine; included in Borders of Infinity. It centers on a catastrophic dinner party with misunderstandings and dialogue justifying the subtitle "A Comedy of Biology and Manners".

In 2011 Lois McMaster Bujold was awarded the Skylark Award. The bulk of Bujold's works are part of three separate book series: the Vorkosigan Saga the Chalion Series and the Sharing Knife series. Lois McMaster Bujold (last name pronounced phonetically in American English as "Bu-Jold"; born November 2 1949 in Columbus Ohio) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy works.