10 books for those who want to understand jokes from The Big Bang Theory

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Mathematicians and physicists are joking too. To understand their humor, you need to read more than a dozen serious books. Lifehacker's collection contains the latest publications on string theory, mathematical multiverse, exposing superstitions and more.

1. "You are of course kidding, Mr. Feynman!" By Richard Feynman

A collection of autobiographical stories from the life of the charming physicist Richard Feynman. The Nobel Prize laureate in physics and the creator of the atomic bomb was in for some fun. In his memoirs, he recalls dozens of comical incidents from life - from the theft of a door on a student campus to the bullying of military censorship in Los Alamos.

2. "Why E = mc²?" By Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw

In this book, you will find the answer to the question indicated in the title, and learn how Einstein's brilliant equation influenced the life of every modern person. A fascinating excursion into the theory of space and time.

3. "Quantum Universe" by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw

Physicists Forshaw and Cox are not afraid to explain the most difficult topics to a wide audience without oversimplifying the essence of scientific theories. In this book, they describe how observation of the real world led scientists to a strange, but at the same time coherent and logical quantum theory.

4. "History of the Earth" by Robert Hazen

A journey of 13.7 billion years - from the Big Bang and the emergence of life to the present day and even a little further. Science popularizer and professor Robert Hazen examines the entire history of our planet from the point of view of different sciences - physics, chemistry, geology, biology and astronomy. Therefore, the story turns out to be very informative.

5. “Interstellar. Science behind the scenes ", Kip Thorne

The author of this book is Kip Thorne, an American theoretical physicist who has dealt with the entire scientific dimension of Interstellar. A lot of modern physical theories and ideas are interwoven into the plot of the picture, the explanation of which for the most part turned out to be behind the scenes. But after reading this book, everything will fall into place.

6. "Our Mathematical Universe", Max Tegmark

Cosmologist Max Tegmark explains why our physical world is mathematics in its purest form. According to his theory, mathematical structures give rise to multiverse, which we see as physical. The book is not easy, but an inquisitive mind will open an absolutely amazing view of the nature of reality, space and time.

7. “A world full of demons. Science is like a candle in the dark ", Carl Sagan

Merciless exposure of myths, superstitions and pseudoscientific nonsense: encounters with aliens, magic, reincarnation, creationism, clairvoyance and astrology. Sagan offers the reader the Noodle Exposure Kit - specific tools for critical and logical thinking.

8. "Space Landscape", Leonard Susskind

Have you ever wondered why nature is arranged in such a way that a person can exist in such conditions as comfortably as possible? Just think: the slightest deviation in temperature or atmosphere, and life would become impossible or completely different from what it is now.

String theory, co-founded by physicist Leonard Susskind, answers this question and offers a completely new approach to understanding the universe and knowing the world.

9. "George and the Treasures of the Universe," Stephen Hawking and Lucy Hawking

An excellent book for children and their parents about space, physics and astronomy. Stephen and Lucy have released the third edition in a series for young readers. All books are beautifully designed and illustrated, with quality photographs from NASA and an entertaining presentation of scientific information.

10. Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku

What today seems impossible to us will become an everyday reality in the near future: mind reading, invisibility, teleportation (as soon as possible!), Communication with extraterrestrial civilizations and interstellar travel.

The famous futurist explains from the point of view of physics how the most daring forecasts of science fiction writers will be realized. It is highly likely that most of the long-awaited discoveries will happen in the 21st century. So we have every chance to see them with our own eyes.