First published 2026
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein stands at the intersection of cutting-edge physics and radical reimagining. As a theoretical cosmologist, she peels back the layers of space-time, quantum mechanics, and particle physics—not just as scientific concepts, but as landscapes shaped by colonial thinking and systemic exclusion. Using pop culture references, personal narrative, and precise scientific explanation, she reveals how our understanding of the universe has been narrowed by traditional academic and cultural frameworks. Her work isn't just about explaining complex physics; it's about challenging who gets to define scientific knowledge and how we conceptualize exploration beyond Earth. With razor-sharp intellect and unflinching critique, Prescod-Weinstein transforms how we see the cosmos—and our place within it.
Genres: science, non-fiction, biography-memoir, astronomy, physics, social-justice, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-the-status-quo, personal-narrative, precise-scientific-explanation
368 pages · Hardcover · Pantheon