Parallel Worlds: A Journey Through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos
Mar 2006 · Sold by Anchor
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The national bestselling author of The God Equation takes us on a thrilling journey to explore black holes and time machines, multidimensional space and the possibility that parallel universes may lay alongside our own.
“A wonderful tour, with an expert guide.” —Brian Greene, New York Times bestselling author of The Elegant Universe
Kaku skillfully guides us through the latest innovations in string theory and its latest iteration, M-theory, which posits that our universe may be just one in an endless multiverse, a singular bubble floating in a sea of infinite bubble universes. If M-theory is proven correct, we may perhaps finally find answer to the question, “What happened before the big bang?” This is an exciting and unforgettable introduction into the new cutting-edge theories of physics and cosmology from one of the pre-eminent voices in the field.
“A wonderful tour, with an expert guide.” —Brian Greene, New York Times bestselling author of The Elegant Universe
Kaku skillfully guides us through the latest innovations in string theory and its latest iteration, M-theory, which posits that our universe may be just one in an endless multiverse, a singular bubble floating in a sea of infinite bubble universes. If M-theory is proven correct, we may perhaps finally find answer to the question, “What happened before the big bang?” This is an exciting and unforgettable introduction into the new cutting-edge theories of physics and cosmology from one of the pre-eminent voices in the field.
The national bestselling author of The God Equation takes us on a thrilling journey to explore black holes and time machines, multidimensional space and the possibility that parallel universes may lay alongside our own.
“A wonderful tour, with an expert guide.” —Brian Greene, New York Times best...
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January 19, 2011
This book is basically a cosmology book. I think Brian Greene does a better job describing our universe than he does.
If you want to read about alternative realities, then you are better off with older works such as David Deutsch's 'The Fabric of Reality' and Wolf's 'Parallel Universe'
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July 1, 2026
This was honestly a beautiful and deeply thought-provoking journey, not only through the history of physics, but also through the poetic mind of Michio Kaku. He has a remarkable way of taking some of the most complex ideas in science and presenting them with a sense of wonder that never feels out of reach. I absolutely loved this book. It challenged the way I think about the universe, introduced me to incredible scientific concepts, and left me with far more questions than answers in the best possible way. Whether you're passionate about physics or simply curious about the nature of reality, Parallel Worlds is an unforgettable read.
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December 29, 2014
I have learned a lot more. Specially about m-symetry
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About the author
MICHIO KAKU is a professor of physics at the City University of New York, cofounder of string field theory, and the author of several widely acclaimed science books, including Hyperspace, Beyond Einstein, Physics of the Impossible, and Physics of the Future. He is the science correspondent for CBS’s This Morning and host of the radio programs Science Fantastic and Explorations in Science.
MICHIO KAKU is a professor of physics at the City University of New York, cofounder of string field theory, and the author of several widely acclaimed science books, including Hyperspace, Beyond Einstein, Physics of the Impossible, and Physics of the Future. He is the science correspondent for CB...
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