There was a time when 'universe' meant all there is. I felt like this book got bogged down in string theory, and I have to admit the mechanics of the holographic universe escaped me. Ebooks. Categories: Science & Engineering , Science. ), so I was like "Do you think we're all avatars in a big futuristic game of The Sims?" Yet again you deliver in yo. I wanted to get a glimpse of the current state of physics' understanding and theories about our universe and possible multiverses, mostly after an interesting piece on Radiolab a few months ago. On the 4th attempt, I made it to the last page (or rather, Kindle location.) Is this the dualistic nature people talk about? So be reassured that reading this book will give you a sense that reality is much more than what our senses, or even our expanded senses (technology) can grasp. by Knopf, The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Search for the Deep Laws of the Cosmos. This is a book that pried open my mind. The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos is a book by Brian Greene published in 2011 which explores the concept of the multiverse and the possibility of parallel universes. Thank heavens it wasn't another science book that I had to sit through the whole of physics from Einstein onward. Some of the analogies--imagine a bunch of clones of Cartman from South Park standing atop mountain peaks--are just too silly to take seriously. Narrated by: Brian Greene. He's so tuned in to the general reader that he even suggests skipping large parts of his book if you don't want the nitty-gritty details and just want the big-picture show. Some of the notes are useful for clarification, but others just muddy the waters more. Still, his explanations are amazing. The Hidden Reality By:Brian Greene Published on 2011-01-25 by Vintage. The Hidden Reality ; Where to watch JustWatch. Even if you are not interested in physics and the workings of reality, he has a way of presenting these ideas in such an entertaining and interesting way, you can't help but get caught up in his enthusiasm. Right beneath your feet: the hidden reality of deep underground military bases. Last year, a group of privacy experts met to review the risks and propose solutions. I would have loved to have Greene for a teacher in college. The bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos tackles perhaps the most mind-bending question in modern physics and cosmology: Is our universe the only universe? . 64 notes. The Hidden Reality Eric 8 years, 9 months ago. Bartleby, the Scrivener Herman Melville 420 4; Moby Dick Herman Melville 109 4; The Wrong Turn NC Marshall 37 4; Valley of Wild Horses Zane Grey 714 4.5; Go to Popular eBooks. Some of the explanations--for example, the bubble universes--really made my head hurt. 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