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Mentioned in 2 episodes

How the Universe Got Its Spots

Book • 2002

In 'How the Universe Got Its Spots', Janna Levin synthesizes geometry, topology, chaos, and string theories to explore the size and shape of the cosmos.

The book delves into the patterns of hot and cold spots left over from the Big Bang, offering insights into whether the universe is infinite or just very large.

Levin's writing style makes complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

Mentioned by

Sean M. Carroll

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

as a book about the shape and size of the universe.

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Mentioned by Bits Plus Atoms in relation to the origin of chickens.

AMA | December 2023

Mentioned by

Sean M. Carroll

when discussing research on the possibility of a finite universe.

AMA | September 2021

Mentioned by Steve Strogatz as the co-host of the podcast and a physicist.

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Mentioned by

Janna Levin

as one of her books.

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Mentioned by

Annaka Harris

as the author of "How the Universe Got Its Spots", a book she read before their conversation.

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Recommended by

Sean Carroll

as a book combining pedagogy of cosmology with a human story.

A mind-bending conversation about quantum mechanics and parallel worlds

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