Our Mathematical Universe
My Quest for the Ultimate Nature of Reality
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Rob Shapiro
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Max Tegmark
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Max Tegmark leads us on an astonishing journey through past, present and future, and through the physics, astronomy, and mathematics that are the foundation of his work, most particularly his hypothesis that our physical reality is a mathematical structure and his theory of the ultimate multiverse. In a dazzling combination of both popular and groundbreaking science, he not only helps us grasp his often mind-boggling theories, but he also shares with us some of the often surprising triumphs and disappointments that have shaped his life as a scientist. Fascinating from first to last - this is a book that has already prompted the attention and admiration of some of the most prominent scientists and mathematicians.
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©2014 Max Tegmark (P)2013 Random House AudioWhat the critics say
“Tegmark offers a fascinating exploration of multiverse theories, each one offering new ways to explain ‘quantum weirdness’ and other mysteries that have plagued physicists, culminating in the idea that our physical world is ‘a giant mathematical object’ shaped by geometry and symmetry. Tegmark’s writing is lucid, enthusiastic, and outright entertaining, a thoroughly accessible discussion leavened with anecdotes and the pure joy of a scientist at work.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
“Lively and lucid, the narrative invites general readers into debates over computer models for brain function, over scientific explanations of consciousness, and over prospects for finding advanced life in other galaxies. Though he reflects soberly on the perils of nuclear war and of hostile artificial intelligence, Tegmark concludes with a bracingly upbeat call for scientifically minded activists who recognize a rare opportunity to make our special planet a force for cosmic progress. An exhilarating adventure for bold readers.” (Bryce Cristensen, Booklist, starred review)
“Our Mathematical Universe boldly confronts one of the deepest questions at the fertile interface of physics and philosophy: why is mathematics so spectacularly successful at describing the cosmos? Through lively writing and wonderfully accessible explanations, Max Tegmark—one of the world’s leading theoretical physicists—guides the reader to a possible answer, and reveals how, if it’s right, our understanding of reality itself would be radically altered.” (Brian Greene, physicist, author of The Elegant Universe and The Hidden Reality)
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- Rena
- 2019-07-15
Important & Inspiring
I’ve read this book but keep going back to it- definitely one of the most important books of our time.
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- barry rotschild
- 2020-08-25
Mind blown
Fascinating! Max does us all a favor by explaining so well the limits of human knowledge of physics in a way non-scientists can understand. He lost me a bit in the 3rd and 4th level multiverses but that's on me.
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- Tom
- 2017-11-22
Tough and fun
The concepts are sometimes difficult to follow but fun none the less. A great book
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- Hollinsworth Auguste
- 2022-12-28
A brilliant manifesto!
This book is required reading for anyone struggling to understand the most pressing issues in modern cosmology.
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- mr.morden
- 2019-10-03
Blew through this one. Well written and well read!
I will do another go around on this book soon. If you're a fan of Life 3.0 then this will definitely be one to add to your collection.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-04-03
Essential reading
Hopeful, oracular, amazing. Max Tegmark is one of the greatest thinkers, scientists and humanists of our time. His views are idiosyncratic, yet positive, compelling, and optimistic. Possibly the best what-the-hell-is-actually-going-on books I’ve read.
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- Allan
- 2018-07-01
A deeply engaging look at our universe(s).
The most engaging, well articulated and compelling book on the universe that I have ever read.
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- Mike Ivanov
- 2018-07-15
This is not science, this is scientism.
“Scientific lifestyle” - this is where you lost me, mr.Tegmark. It’s not that I disagree with all your ideas - some of them make sense. It’s the approach and the attitude that I find objectionable. Entertaining, but has nothing to do with science.
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