Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Max Tegmark
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Imprint: Vintage Books
Dimensions:
Width: 15.40cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 23.20cm
Weight: 0.527kg
ISBN: 9780307744258
ISBN 10: 0307744256
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 03 February 2015
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Brian Greene, physicist, author of The Elegant Universe and The Hidden Reality 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. Michio Kaku, author of Physics of the Future Daring, Radical. Innovative. A game changer. If Dr. Tegmark is correct, this represents a paradigm shift in the relationship between physics and mathematics, forcing us to rewrite our textbooks. A must read for anyone deeply concerned about our universe. Ray Kurzweil, author of Th e Singularity is Near Tegmark offers a fresh and fascinating perspective on the fabric of physical reality and life itself. He helps us see ourselves in a cosmic context that highlights the grand opportunities for the future of life in our universe. Prof. Edward Witten, physicist, Fields Medalist & Milner Laureate Readers of varied backgrounds will enjoy this book. Almost anyone will find something to learn here, much to ponder, and perhaps something to disagree with. Prof. Andrei Linde, physicist, Gruber & Milner Laureate for development of inflationary cosmology This inspirational book written by a true expert presents an explosive mixture of physics, mathematics and philosophy which may alter your views on reality. Prof. Mario Livio, astrophysicist, author of Brilliant Blunders and Is God a Mathematician? Galileo famously said that the universe is written in the language of mathematics. Now Max Tegmark says that the universe IS mathematics. You don't have to necessarily agree, to enjoy this fascinating journey into the nature of reali
Author Information
Max Tegmark is author or coauthor of more than two hundred technical papers, twelve of which have been cited more than five hundred times. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a physics professor at MIT.
