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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.

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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
as his book about the arrow of time.
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AMA | November 2024
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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
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Sean Carroll
in relation to a book about the arrow of time.
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AMA | April 2025
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Dan Carlin
when discussing the experiences of soldiers in World War II.
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#136 – Dan Carlin: Hardcore History
Referenced in the context of discussing time reversal invariance.
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AMA | July 2025
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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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Sean Fennessey
when discussing films with 13 Academy Award nominations.
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2025 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs
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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
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Sean Carroll
as one of his books.
19 snips
AMA | May 2024
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Sean Carroll
when discussing his book on time.
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122 | David Eagleman on Tapping Into the Livewired Brain
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Sean Carroll
when discussing his own books that contain philosophy.
AMA | July 2023
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Lex Fridman
as one of Sean Carroll's books on the arrow of time.
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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Sean M. Carroll
when discussing his book on cosmology and the arrow of time.
AMA | October 2021
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Sean Carroll
when discussing his book, From Eternity to Here.
AMA | August 2023
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Caitlin Doughty
's second book.
450. How to Be Better at Death
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Janna Levin
as an author who wrote a book about the arrow of time.
#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face
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Sean M. Carroll
when discussing his writing process for his books.
AMA | November 2020

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