

#1481
Mentioned in 16 episodes
From eternity to here
The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time
Book • 2009
In this book, Sean Carroll delves into the mysteries of time, particularly the arrow of time, which explains why time flows from the past to the future.
He relies heavily on the second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy to explain this phenomenon.
The book is divided into four parts, covering topics such as time in Einstein’s universe, entropy and time’s arrow, and speculative ideas about the multiverse and the origin of the universe.
Carroll also discusses the Big Bang, black holes, and other aspects of modern physics, making the complex subject accessible to determined readers.
He relies heavily on the second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy to explain this phenomenon.
The book is divided into four parts, covering topics such as time in Einstein’s universe, entropy and time’s arrow, and speculative ideas about the multiverse and the origin of the universe.
Carroll also discusses the Big Bang, black holes, and other aspects of modern physics, making the complex subject accessible to determined readers.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
Mentioned by Sean Carroll as his first trade book, discussing the arrow of time, cosmology, presentism, eternalism, and time travel.

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300 | Solo: Does Time Exist?
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as his book about the arrow of time.


Sean Carroll

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AMA | November 2024
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, who wrote it, in response to a question about what happened before the Big Bang.


Sean Carroll

66 snips
Eric Weinstein vs. Sean Carroll: Pomp & Fury
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in relation to a book about the arrow of time.


Sean Carroll

65 snips
AMA | April 2025
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when discussing the experiences of soldiers in World War II.

Dan Carlin

57 snips
#136 – Dan Carlin: Hardcore History
Referenced in the context of discussing time reversal invariance.

40 snips
AMA | July 2025
Recommended by 

as a book that answers fundamental questions on what happened at or before the Big Bang.


Sean Carroll

29 snips
“Don’t Talk About Physics Fight Club” Eric Weinstein vs Sean Carroll Science Showdown
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when discussing films with 13 Academy Award nominations.


Sean Fennessey

27 snips
2025 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs
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as a book published around 20 years ago, influencing his philosophical views.


Barry Loewer

21 snips
215 | Barry Loewer on Physics, Counterfactuals, and the Macroworld
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as one of his books.


Sean Carroll

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AMA | May 2024
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when discussing his book on time.


Sean Carroll

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122 | David Eagleman on Tapping Into the Livewired Brain
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when discussing his own books that contain philosophy.


Sean Carroll

AMA | July 2023
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as one of Sean Carroll's books on the arrow of time.


Lex Fridman

Sean Carroll: The Nature of the Universe, Life, and Intelligence
Mentioned by Sean Carroll as a book where Loeschmidt's paradox is discussed.

AMA | March 2023
Mentioned by Converse in the context of a discussion on the arrow of time.

AMA | February 2024
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when discussing his book on cosmology and the arrow of time.


Sean M. Carroll

AMA | October 2021
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when discussing his book, From Eternity to Here.


Sean Carroll

AMA | August 2023
Mentioned by the speaker as ![undefined]()

's second book.

Caitlin Doughty

450. How to Be Better at Death
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as an author who wrote a book about the arrow of time.


Janna Levin

#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face
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when discussing his writing process for his books.


Sean M. Carroll

AMA | November 2020