
Einstein's Cosmos
How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time: Great Discoveries
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Narrated by:
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Ray Porter
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Michio Kaku
A dazzling tour of the universe as Einstein saw it.
How did Albert Einstein come up with the theories that changed the way we look at the world? By thinking in pictures. Michio Kaku, leading theoretical physicist (a cofounder of string theory) and best-selling science storyteller, shows how Einstein used seemingly simple images to lead a revolution in science. Daydreaming about racing a beam of light led to the special theory of relativity and the equation E = mc^2. Thinking about a man falling led to the general theory of relativity giving us black holes and the Big Bang. Einstein's failure to come up with a theory that would unify relativity and quantum mechanics stemmed from his lacking an apt image. Even in failure, however, Einstein's late insights have led to new avenues of research as well as to the revitalization of the quest for a "Theory of Everything".
With originality and expertise, Kaku uncovers the surprising beauty that lies at the heart of Einstein's cosmos.
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Kaku infuses humanity into the paragon of modern physics while revealing the kernel of inspiration for each of Einstein's most notable achievements. Einstein's belief that any concept can be embodied in a simple picture both underscores his genius for conceiving of his illuminating scenarios, but also begins to lay the foundation for his lifelong unease with the quantum theory which defies simple distillation. When you expose all of his fears, failures, ego and doubt you cannot help but ground him in a simple humanity which makes his impact all the more immense.Great portait of Einstein and his accomplishments.
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Fascinating look at a brilliant mind
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I would never have read this
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Great narrative on the life of Einstein
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Superb
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Einstein's canvas
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A Revealing look at Einstein
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Great book
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Great way to learn Einstein's legacy
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This book is a good way to explore whether you’d be interested in finding more extended literature on the topic.
Good intro to Einstein
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