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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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Sean Carroll , who wrote it, in response to a question about what happened before the Big Bang.
Sean Carroll , who wrote it, in response to a question about what happened before the Big Bang.
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Eric Weinstein vs. Sean Carroll: Pomp & Fury
Referenced in the context of discussing time reversal invariance.
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AMA | July 2025
Recommended by Sean Carroll as a book that answers fundamental questions on what happened at or before the Big Bang.
Sean Carroll as a book that answers fundamental questions on what happened at or before the Big Bang.
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“Don’t Talk About Physics Fight Club” Eric Weinstein vs Sean Carroll Science Showdown
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Barry Loewer as a book published around 20 years ago, influencing his philosophical views.
Barry Loewer as a book published around 20 years ago, influencing his philosophical views.21 snips
215 | Barry Loewer on Physics, Counterfactuals, and the Macroworld
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
