The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos

Name: The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos
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Rating: 4.6 (1768 reviews)
Author: Brian Greene

by Brian Greene

Nonfiction

4.6 (1,768)

4.6 stars from 1,768 reviews. Top 82% of Nonfiction books we track.

378 pages~6.3 hr readPublished by KnopfPublished 2011-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by cosmology and want to understand cutting-edge physics without needing a PhD in mathematics.
You loved The Elegant Universe or The Fabric of the Cosmos and want Greene to take you even further into mind-bending territory.
You enjoy thinking about big philosophical questions (like what reality actually is) and want a guide who makes them accessible.

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You prefer science writing that stays grounded in what we can observe and test right now, rather than speculative physics.
You're looking for a quick, light read—this requires genuine mental engagement and sustained focus.
You want definitive answers rather than explorations of competing theories and open questions.

About this book

Brian Greene explores whether our universe is the only one, or if it is one among many parallel universes within a vast multiverse. He examines several theoretical frameworks that suggest multiple universes may exist: one comprising an endless series of big bangs, one with duplicates of every person, one populated by vast sheets of spacetime, one in which reality consists of holographic illusions, and one made purely of mathematics. Greene presents a survey of cutting-edge physics while addressing a fundamental challenge: how can science progress when large portions of reality may be beyond our reach? The book takes readers through concepts that expand far beyond conventional understanding of the cosmos.

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Currently 4.6★ from 1,768 reviews

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