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The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes.

Authors :
Bender, Maddie
Source :
Scientific American. Jan2024, Vol. 330 Issue 1, p93-93. 1/9p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

"The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes" by Paul Halpern is a book that explores the public's fascination with the concept of the multiverse. The author uses popular science fiction, such as the movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once," to introduce readers to the complex physics behind multiple-universe theories. Halpern humanizes prominent theorists and simplifies difficult concepts through analogies. While the book is dense, it is worth the effort and is compared to a blockbuster film like "Interstellar" rather than a TV show like "Rick and Morty." [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
330
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
173884090