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The Art of Physics: Eight elegant ideas to make sense of almost everything
by: Zahaan Bharmal (Author)
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Publication Date: 2024-11-21
Language: English
Print Length: 256 pages
ISBN-10: 1804184365
ISBN-13: 9781804184363
Book Description
‘A book that will transform how you understand human behaviour.’ – Thomas EriksonWhat if physics could help you make better decisions, navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and thrive in complexity?In The Art of Physics, Zahaan Bharmal explores how the hidden rules of the universe shape the way we think, lead, and solve problems.Far from being abstract, he argues, physics can help us answer very human questions, questions like: Why are some relationships unstable, while others last a lifetime? Why does inequality persist? And why do we all make so many irrational decisions?Drawing on quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, chaos and complexity theory, materials science and more, The Art of Physics reveals the hidden, surprising, and sometimes beautiful ways in which physics can help us to make sense of an unpredictable world. Ultimately, it shows how by embracing the paradoxes and uncertainty at the core of physics, we can unlock a deeper understanding of ourselves and our universe. A deeply personal and thoroughly entertaining tour of life, the universe, and everything.
Editorial Reviews
‘A book that will transform how you understand human behaviour.’ – Thomas EriksonWhat if physics could help you make better decisions, navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and thrive in complexity?In The Art of Physics, Zahaan Bharmal explores how the hidden rules of the universe shape the way we think, lead, and solve problems.Far from being abstract, he argues, physics can help us answer very human questions, questions like: Why are some relationships unstable, while others last a lifetime? Why does inequality persist? And why do we all make so many irrational decisions?Drawing on quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, chaos and complexity theory, materials science and more, The Art of Physics reveals the hidden, surprising, and sometimes beautiful ways in which physics can help us to make sense of an unpredictable world. Ultimately, it shows how by embracing the paradoxes and uncertainty at the core of physics, we can unlock a deeper understanding of ourselves and our universe. A deeply personal and thoroughly entertaining tour of life, the universe, and everything.
