Existential Physics - A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions (Paperback, Export/Airside)


Do we have free will? Is the universe compatible with God? Do we live in a computer simulation? Does the universe think? Physicists are great at complicated research, but they are less good at telling us why it matters. In this entertaining and groundbreaking book, theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder breaks down why we should care. Drawing on the latest research in quantum mechanics, black holes, string theory and particle physics, Existential Physics explains what modern physics can tell us about the big questions. Filled with counterintuitive insights and including interviews with other leading scientists, this clear and yet profound book will reshape your understanding of science and the limits of what we can know.

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Do we have free will? Is the universe compatible with God? Do we live in a computer simulation? Does the universe think? Physicists are great at complicated research, but they are less good at telling us why it matters. In this entertaining and groundbreaking book, theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder breaks down why we should care. Drawing on the latest research in quantum mechanics, black holes, string theory and particle physics, Existential Physics explains what modern physics can tell us about the big questions. Filled with counterintuitive insights and including interviews with other leading scientists, this clear and yet profound book will reshape your understanding of science and the limits of what we can know.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Atlantic Books

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

July 2022

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

Authors

Dimensions

215 x 139 x 22mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

272

Edition

Export/Airside

ISBN-13

978-1-83895-036-1

Barcode

9781838950361

Categories

LSN

1-83895-036-2



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