by Max Tegmark
First published 2014
Max Tegmark takes readers through the physics, astronomy and mathematics behind his bold hypothesis that our physical reality is actually a mathematical structure. The MIT physicist explores his theory of the ultimate multiverse while sharing the surprising successes and setbacks that shaped his scientific career. Tegmark guides us across past, present and future, making his complex theories accessible through popular science writing combined with cutting-edge research. The book reveals how mathematical equations might not just describe our universe but actually constitute it. Tegmark offers both rigorous scientific thinking and personal insights from his journey as a researcher. This exploration of cosmology and consciousness provides tools for understanding theories that challenge our basic assumptions about existence itself.
Genres: science, popular-science, astronomy, mathematics, physics, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, personal-journey, scientific-theory
Setting: MIT
Period: Past, Present, Future
421 pages · Hardcover · Knopf