Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

By: Carlo Rovelli

Narrated by: Carlo Rovelli

The New York Times bestseller from the author of The Order of Time and Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander

“One of the year’s most entrancing books about science.”—The Wall Street Journal

“Clear, elegant...a whirlwind tour of some of the biggest ideas in physics.”—The New York Times Book Review

This playful, entertaining, and mind-bending introduction to modern physics briskly explains Einstein's general relativity, quantum mechanics, elementary particles, gravity, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, and the role humans play in this weird and wonderful world. Carlo Rovelli, a renowned theoretical physicist, is a delightfully poetic and philosophical scientific guide. He takes us to the frontiers of our knowledge: to the most minute reaches of the fabric of space, back to the origins of the cosmos, and into the workings of our minds. The book celebrates the joy of discovery. “Here, on the edge of what we know, in contact with the ocean of the unknown, shines the mystery and the beauty of the world,” Rovelli writes. “And it’s breathtaking.”

Clear and concise

A clear & digestible summation of major physics theories spoken in layman's terms. A brief and thought-provoking refresher for those interested in the studies of physics without needing to be a professional in the field to comprehend the concepts presented.

It's understandable; it's physics

It is mind blowing. It is clear and concise. Read by the author, it is a distinct pleasure. I know English is not his native tongue, so the way he speaks is so concise and charming. He is thought-provoking yet he gets the concepts across clearly. It made me really think about physics, life, and being human.

Excellent

Extraordinary, excellent, enjoyed every sentence. while listening most of the time I had smile of joy on my lips....

Almost there.

Still in Plato's cave, but the chains loosen. When we are finally able to turn around the rest of the story will be obvious.

language that clarifies complex concepts

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about the way we interact with our reality.