Sabine Hossenfelder explores the spiritual and philosophical consequences of current theories about quantum mechanics, black holes, string theory and particle physics. In addition to interviews with notable scientists, in which they discuss parallel universes, God particles, and the big bang, she considers the limits of scientific knowledge, and potential future unifications of different fields of enquiry.
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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