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From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander comes a concise, elegant exploration of time.
Why do we remember the past and not the future? What does it mean for time to "flow"? Do we exist in time or does time exist in us?
In lyric, accessible prose, Carlo Rovelli invites us to consider questions about the nature of time that continue to puzzle physicists and philosophers alike. For most readers this is unfamiliar terrain. We all experience time, but the more scientists learn about it, the more mysterious it remains. We think of it as uniform and universal, moving steadily from past to future, measured by clocks. Rovelli tears down these assumptions one by one, revealing a strange universe where at the most fundamental level time disappears. He explains how the theory of quantum gravity attempts to understand and give meaning to the resulting extreme landscape of this timeless world.
Weaving together ideas from philosophy, science and literature, he suggests that our perception of the flow of time depends on our perspective, better understood starting from the structure of our brain and emotions than from the physical universe.
Already a bestseller in Italy, and written with the poetic vitality that made Seven Brief Lessons on Physics so appealing, The Order of Time offers a profoundly intelligent, culturally rich, novel appreciation of the mysteries of time.
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Discover the secrets of the universe with The Order of Time. This phenomenal book, hailed by TIME as one of the decade's best nonfiction books, will take you on a mind-bending journey through the enigmatic world of time. Written by the brilliant Carlo Rovelli, renowned for his captivating works on physics and reality, this concise and elegant exploration will challenge everything you thought you knew about time.
In The Order of Time, Rovelli delves into the profound questions that have puzzled physicists and philosophers for centuries. Why does the past stay with us while the future remains elusive? How does time truly "flow"? Are we mere passengers in time's stream or do we possess the power to shape it? With his lyrical prose and accessible storytelling, Rovelli invites you to contemplate these mysteries and opens the door to an entirely new understanding of time.
Prepare to be amazed as Rovelli dismantles our commonplace assumptions about time. In this strange and intriguing universe, the notion of time as a linear, universal force fades away. Drawing from the radical theories of quantum gravity, Rovelli unveils a timeless world where the boundaries of reality blur. He effortlessly combines philosophy, science, and literature to argue that our perception of time is deeply intertwined with the workings of our own minds and emotions.
Already an acclaimed bestseller in Italy, The Order of Time immerses you in a profoundly intelligent exploration of time's mysteries. Rovelli's poetic prose infuses this exceptional book with a cultural richness that will leave you in awe. Whether you are a curious reader or a dedicated scientist, this book offers a transformative experience that will forever change the way you view the world. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through the intricate fabric of time.
Unveil the secrets of the universe with The Order of Time today. Grab your copy now and embark on an eye-opening adventure into the depths of time.
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