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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.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Bits Plus Atoms in relation to the origin of chickens.
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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.
S4 Preview: More Big Questions and No Sasquatches
Mentioned by Annaka Harris as the author of "How the Universe Got Its Spots", a book she read before their conversation.
PREVIEW: CHAPTER 3: The Dance
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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