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Existential physics : a scientist's guide to life's biggest questions
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Existential physics : a scientist's guide to life's biggest questions

by Sabine Hossenfelder

An exploration of how theoretical physics relates to existential questions, including free will, consciousness, and the origin of the universe. It distinguishes between established scientific laws and speculative hypotheses to clarify the limits of current knowledge.

Accession 23029 ISBN 9781838950354 Publisher Atlantic Books
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