Readers of Brian Greene’s The Elegant Universe and The Future of the Cosmos know what to expect from this gifted science writer: explanations of mind-blowing concepts in clear, literate prose. In Greene’s latest book, The Hidden Reality, Greene explores the possibility that there are parallel universes. Based on string-theory, an infinite universe allows for the probability of an infinite number of universes, some resembling ours. I don’t pretend to understand all the quantum mechanics and probabilistic theorems Greene discusses, but I was able to follow his critique of Einstein’s physics. Much of The Hidden Reality is a history of physics in the 20th (and 21st) century. If you’re in the mood to be astounded, read The Hidden Reality. GRADE: A
I was listening to recommendations of books like this on science Friday yesterday. I doubt I could follow much of it, but it does interest me. I wish I had been a better student in classes like this one.
I’ll have to go back and see what books Science Friday recommended, Patti. I love science, but like you, took the path to English Literature.
this sounds really interesting, but I fear it would be over my head, not being much of a science geek (Nova and Cosmos are about my speed).
Brian Greene’s chapters on Einstein are clear and intelligible, Rick. The string theory stuff was over my head.