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Mentioned in 5 episodes

The elegant universe

Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
Book • 1999
In 'The Elegant Universe', Brian Greene delves into the world of string theory, a theoretical framework that aims to unify the principles of General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics.

The book explores the historical context of physics, from classical physics to the modern theories of superstrings and hidden dimensions.

Greene uses analogies and thought experiments to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner, making the subject accessible to a broad audience.

The book discusses the evolution of special and general relativity, the basics of quantum mechanics, and the conflicts between these theories, ultimately presenting string theory as a potential solution for a unified theory of everything.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by Helen Lewis when saying the book was beautifully written and accessible.
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Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson when discussing the mysteries of quantum mechanics, special relativity, and string theory.
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Mentioned by Brian Keating as a book written by Brian Greene.
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Mentioned at the end of the podcast as a book celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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Mentioned by Brian Keating in relation to a discussion on higher dimensional theories.
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Mentioned by Craig Havighurst as a book about string theory he read in the late 1990s.
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Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as a friend and colleague who wrote a book on string theory.
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