What is consciousness? Do we have free will? Is the universe compatible with God? Do we live in
a computer simulation? Does the universe think? Physicists are great at complicated research
but they are less good at telling us why it matters. In this entertaining and groundbreaking
book theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder breaks down why we should care. Drawing on the
latest research in quantum mechanics black holes string theory and particle physics
Existential Physics explains what modern physics can tell us about the big questions. Filled
with counterintuitive insights and including interviews with other leading scientists this
clear and yet profound book will reshape your understanding of science and the limits of what
we can know.
