Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime
Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019347
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
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Science & Nature•
World History2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime, Sean Carroll explores quantum mechanics, focusing on the Many-Worlds Interpretation. The book delves into how quantum worlds might explain the universe's fundamental nature, discussing the emergence of spacetime and the implications of quantum physics on our understanding of reality.
Informative
Contemplative
Mysterious
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In Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime, Sean Carroll explores quantum mechanics and the many-worlds interpretation. Critics appreciate his accessible explanation of complex ideas but note it may be dense for newcomers. The book's thought-provoking narrative is praised, yet some find its speculative elements less convincing.
Who Should Read Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime?
Readers who relish Something Deeply Hidden are typically curious about quantum mechanics and multiverse theories, similar to the audience for Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time and Carlo Rovelli's Seven Brief Lessons on Physics. They appreciate clear explanations of complex scientific concepts.
8,928 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Sean Carroll's Something Deeply Hidden delves into the Many-Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics, presenting the idea that the universe splits into multiple, non-communicating branches at every quantum event.
The book explores the concept of "quantum wave function" in an accessible manner, aiming to bridge the gap between complex scientific theories and public understanding.
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Sean Carroll integrates philosophical and theoretical aspects, engaging readers with the idea that reality might be even more bizarre than commonly perceived, drawing on current developments in theoretical physics.
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347
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
•
Science & Nature•
World History2019
Adult
18+ years
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