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A Crack in Everything
How Black Holes Went From Absurd Fantasy to Perhaps the Most Fundamental Phenomenon That Shapes Our Entire Reality
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Marcus Chown's "A Crack in Everything" explores the history and science of black holes, from their initial theoretical conception to their current understanding.
The book delves into the paradoxes surrounding black holes, including the information paradox and Hawking radiation, and examines the contributions of key scientists in their discovery.
It also discusses the role of black holes in the formation of galaxies and the potential for their involvement in the creation of new universes.
The narrative seamlessly blends scientific explanations with captivating human stories, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audience.
The book concludes by highlighting the ongoing mysteries surrounding black holes and the future of black hole research.
The book delves into the paradoxes surrounding black holes, including the information paradox and Hawking radiation, and examines the contributions of key scientists in their discovery.
It also discusses the role of black holes in the formation of galaxies and the potential for their involvement in the creation of new universes.
The narrative seamlessly blends scientific explanations with captivating human stories, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audience.
The book concludes by highlighting the ongoing mysteries surrounding black holes and the future of black hole research.
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How Black Holes Break Reality | Marcus Chown [Ep. 493]
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