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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Always exceedingly impressed with the depth these books traverse and the accessibility of the writing.
Introducing early physics concepts and applying them to the journey of quantum gravity and an exploration of quantum loop theory, Rovelli's words read with gorgeous fluidity. The only qualm I have is the very strong stances he tends to take on current quantum debates, I think these should be taken with a grain of salt- as reading any other quantum physics book will make it clear there are strong arguments to be made for many other theories beyond loop.
Introducing early physics concepts and applying them to the journey of quantum gravity and an exploration of quantum loop theory, Rovelli's words read with gorgeous fluidity. The only qualm I have is the very strong stances he tends to take on current quantum debates, I think these should be taken with a grain of salt- as reading any other quantum physics book will make it clear there are strong arguments to be made for many other theories beyond loop.
informative
slow-paced
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
So I am new to much of this discussion about quantum gravity, space time, etc. But I find it utterly fascinating. It is amazing the strides we have made since last I heard about science in my formative days.
I love how this book is laid out incorporating the history of science to give some perspective and context to where we are today. And boy, do I love context!
I find this book so helpful and so interesting that I want to go back a re-read it immediately. Similar to how I felt when I read the Martian. Although it is much more compelling in this case to do it. I feel like I can better grasp the concepts now after full exposure than when I was a newbie to these ideas.
I love how this book is laid out incorporating the history of science to give some perspective and context to where we are today. And boy, do I love context!
I find this book so helpful and so interesting that I want to go back a re-read it immediately. Similar to how I felt when I read the Martian. Although it is much more compelling in this case to do it. I feel like I can better grasp the concepts now after full exposure than when I was a newbie to these ideas.
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I’ll reread this every couple years when I start to think I understand; I do not.
Incredible book. So poetic. Lots I don't understand, but this gives me more understanding than anything else has before and in such a wonder provoking and joy invoking way. Really love the references back to the science of early civilisations and the links to the history of science throughout. So good, I realised I needed a hard copy for reference, audiobook alone is not enough!
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
“our culture is foolish to keep science and poetry separated: they are two tools to open our eyes to the complexity and beauty of the world”
“it must not be claimed that anyone can sense time by itself apart from the movement of things”
“it must not be claimed that anyone can sense time by itself apart from the movement of things”