Book description
Internationally known theoretical physicist and bestselling author Lawrence Krauss offers provocative, revelatory answers to the most basic philosophical questions: Where did our universe come from? Why is there something rather than nothing? And how is it all going to end? Why is there something rather than nothing?" is asked of…
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2 authors picked A Universe from Nothing as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a no-nonsense look at the Big Bang theory with a large dose of current scientific theory and a small dose of modern philosophy.
I like how Krauss doesn’t pull his punches concerning either, yet he still manages to present his opinions with a wry sense of humor. Despite being a cutting-edge theoretical physicist, he doesn’t talk down to the reader; a layperson, as well as a scientist (me), can enjoy it. And I did!
From Eugene's list on science of universe (cosmology).
This fine book addresses questions such as “How did the universe originate?" "Are there other universes (the Multiverse)?" "Why, after all, is there a universe?"
Central in this book is the amazing fact that all observations indicate that the universe is flat, which implies that its total energy is zero. So, no energy was required to produce it: the universe can have been created out of Nothing! To understand how this would be possible, the author takes us to the wonders of quantum mechanics, which allow the universe to be created as a vacuum fluctuation in a space with more…
From Edward's list on the history of the universe and the life in it.
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