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Existential Physics

A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions

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Existential Physics

Written by: Sabine Hossenfelder
Narrated by: Gina Daniels
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A contrarian scientist wrestles with the big questions that modern physics raises, and what physics says about the human condition
 

Not only can we not currently explain the origin of the universe, it is questionable we will ever be able to explain it. The notion that there are universes within particles, or that particles are conscious, is ascientific, as is the hypothesis that our universe is a computer simulation.  On the other hand, the idea that the universe itself is conscious is difficult to rule out entirely. 
 
According to Sabine Hossenfelder, it is not a coincidence that quantum entanglement and vacuum energy have become the go-to explanations of alternative healers, or that people believe their deceased grandmother is still alive because of quantum mechanics. Science and religion have the same roots, and they still tackle some of the same questions: Where do we come from? Where do we go to? How much can we know? The area of science that is closest to answering these questions is physics. Over the last century, physicists have learned a lot about which spiritual ideas are still compatible with the laws of nature. Not always, though, have they stayed on the scientific side of the debate.

In this lively, thought-provoking book, Hossenfelder takes on the biggest questions in physics: Does the past still exist? Do particles think? Was the universe made for us? Has physics ruled out free will? Will we ever have a theory of everything? She lays out how far physicists are on the way to answering these questions, where the current limits are, and what questions might well remain unanswerable forever. Her book offers a no-nonsense yet entertaining take on some of the toughest riddles in existence, and will give the reader a solid grasp on what we know—and what we don’t know.


* This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF with key visual figures included in the book. Physics Science Consciousness Mathematics Cosmology
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This book was so much more accessible than I had hoped. I enjoyed it very much!!

Enjoyed it greatly

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She does a great job of going through the different theories and explaining where the science ends and the need tobelieve/ have faith begins. If this was a rap song I'd say it was the science version of Hit em up!!!

Great listen!

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If you enjoy big questions in science and philosophy, you’ll enjoy this book. Sabine does not hesitate to inject her opinions, often with a touch of humor. Not read by Sabine herself, which was a bit disappointing.
Still, a good read/listen for science teachers.

In keeping with Sabine’s Science without the gobbledegook.

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Loved it! The boundaries of science and religion should be explored more! Thank you Sabine!

Mucho love

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I’m a fan of Sabine Hossenfelder. I might even say she’s a hero of mine. I have a degree in Math. I like rigorous proofs, logic, reason, dismissing nonsense. I’m the target audience for this book.
And still, I find it dry, pedantic, and disorganized.

Sabine Hossenfelder is my hero, but…

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