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lladams_9000's review
5.0
This book has changed my perspective on what it means to be a part of this universe. The word relativity takes on a profound meaning; quantum entanglement becomes a ubiquitous term; the realization that nature already has the answer we’re just attempting to observe and record it at these different levels. This makes me want to peruse Quantum Mechanics even more as I fall in love with the works of the turn of the century minds that continue to lead us into the future.
nlbullock1's review against another edition
3.0
I appreciated the author’s explanation of quantum mechanics and the science behind it (although much of it is challenging to understand), but I was less enamored of his attempts to tie the science to a particular philosophy or set of philosophies. On those topics, it’s safe to say that he an I do not agree.
weirdenergies's review
Helgoland was a great, simple, fairly surface level introduction into complex topics in quantum physics. Albeit a short and sweet read, it was enriched with the history behind these theories, and this really set it apart from other books I’ve read on the topic!
I recommend this to anyone who’s interested in learning a bit about quantum mechanics - especially if you’re just about to start it at uni!
Thank you to Penguin for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review (and the jar of honey too)!
I recommend this to anyone who’s interested in learning a bit about quantum mechanics - especially if you’re just about to start it at uni!
Thank you to Penguin for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review (and the jar of honey too)!
gubz's review
5.0
“In the end, the youthful curiosity that drew me toward physics, like a child following a magic flute, has led me to finding more enchanted castles than I could’ve dreamed of.”
cristian_m's review
4.0
a thoughtful introduction to quantum mechanics and what it means to us, both theoretically, within physics, but also epistemologically
demonxore's review
informative
medium-paced
2.25
Quite repetitive and uses ellipses too liberally. Physics concepts are intentionally presented with minimal rigor. The author's commentary is not always clearly distinct from canonical paradigms.