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A Universe from Nothing by Richard Dawkins, Lawrence M. Krauss
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
A Universe from Nothing by Lawrence Krauss describes thru experimental observations and new theories that demonstrate not only can something arise from nothing, something will always arise from nothing. To sum up the past, present and expected future of the universe in mere 190 pages is a massive undertaking but nonetheless Krauss delivers the brief version of it. I am not going to pretend that I understood every concept here but it was still a thought provoking read. If a book furthers my understanding of the universe we live in and adds to my ever growing TBR other concept books I want to read, I call it a good read.
We start at how the universe came to be and how the discovery of the cosmic microwave radiation proved the Big Bang (something arising out of nothing). Krauss then walks us thru what is happening to our universe currently and what that means for our future. My favorite part was why he thinks now is the best time to be alive and have the ability to study our universe. Due to the expansion of the universe, the stars we see today would be far away for its light to reach us. The future is bleak and dark indeed.
If the science gets too much for you, Krauss's wry humor will keep you entertained. I found his explanations to be simple and precise but at times I did need my friend Google. If you are interested in learning about our universe and the how of it, I highly recommend this book.
We start at how the universe came to be and how the discovery of the cosmic microwave radiation proved the Big Bang (something arising out of nothing). Krauss then walks us thru what is happening to our universe currently and what that means for our future. My favorite part was why he thinks now is the best time to be alive and have the ability to study our universe. Due to the expansion of the universe, the stars we see today would be far away for its light to reach us. The future is bleak and dark indeed.
If the science gets too much for you, Krauss's wry humor will keep you entertained. I found his explanations to be simple and precise but at times I did need my friend Google. If you are interested in learning about our universe and the how of it, I highly recommend this book.