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This Explains Everything: Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World Works

This Explains Everything: Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World Works

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by John Brockman (Ed.)
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In This Explains Everything, John Brockman, founder and publisher of Edge.org, asked experts in numerous fields and disciplines to come up with their favorite explanations for everyday occurrences. Why do we recognize patterns? Is there such a thing as positive stress? Are we genetically programmed to be in conflict with each other? Those are just some of the 150 questions that the world's best scientific minds answer with elegant simplicity. With contributions from Jared Diamond, Richard Dawkins, Nassim Taleb, Brian Eno, Steven Pinker, and more, everything is explained in fun, uncomplicated terms that make the most complex concepts easy to comprehend.

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ISBN13: 9780062230171
ISBN10: 0062230174
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication Year: 2013
Format: Paperback

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    Complex scientific concepts explained simply and engagingly.

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    If you're curious about how the world works and love exploring big ideas made accessible, this book is a fantastic pick. It gathers insights from some of the brightest minds in science and philosophy, presenting explanations in a way that's both fun and enlightening. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of everyday mysteries with clarity and wit.
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