Paul Davies - The New Quantum Revolution

Quantum 2. 0 explores the revolutionary principles of quantum mechanics and how they are reshaping technology, science, and our understanding of reality itself.

Written for the lay reader, 'What Is Life? ' is based on a series of public lectures delivered by Erwin Schrödinger in 1943 at Trinity College, Dublin. The book addresses the fundamental question of how living organisms can be understood in terms of their molecular and atomic structure. Schrödinger discusses the stability of genes, the concept of 'negative entropy,' and how life maintains order despite the second law of thermodynamics. He also speculates on the role of mutations, the nature of consciousness, and the philosophical implications of his findings. The book had a significant impact on the development of modern biology, influencing scientists such as James D. Watson and Francis Crick in their discovery of the DNA structure.

In 'Stranger Than We Can Imagine', John Higgs offers a unique perspective on the 20th century, highlighting its chaotic shift from linear narratives to a complex, interconnected world. He explores themes such as relativity, cubism, quantum mechanics, and existentialism, showing how these concepts disrupted traditional frameworks of understanding. The book provides an engaging tour through the century's most influential ideas and events.