The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe
Stephen Hawking
2006
Jaico
pp. 120
The Theory of Everything is based on a collection of lectures by Hawking. The brilliance of Hawking in the concepts that he talks about and the way he talks about them is unmatched. Like his other book, A Brief History of Time, he doesn’t use equations to explain physics. What I love is that he is one of the rare scientists who look at science as a process. He is also one of the few who accept the limitation of what science can provide answers to. Rarest of all, and probably what I admire him a lot for, is his quality of accepting that he can be wrong. He talks of the development of theories and the important role of recognising that each successive contribution to knowledge may not be in consonance with what we already know. Knowledge in science, like in all other disciplines, is not finite but continuously evolving.
This is a recommended read for everyone who enjoys reading about the universe.
Stephen Hawking
2006
Jaico
pp. 120
The Theory of Everything is based on a collection of lectures by Hawking. The brilliance of Hawking in the concepts that he talks about and the way he talks about them is unmatched. Like his other book, A Brief History of Time, he doesn’t use equations to explain physics. What I love is that he is one of the rare scientists who look at science as a process. He is also one of the few who accept the limitation of what science can provide answers to. Rarest of all, and probably what I admire him a lot for, is his quality of accepting that he can be wrong. He talks of the development of theories and the important role of recognising that each successive contribution to knowledge may not be in consonance with what we already know. Knowledge in science, like in all other disciplines, is not finite but continuously evolving.
This is a recommended read for everyone who enjoys reading about the universe.
Every book has a story
I picked this one up just looking at Hawking’s name. I don’t follow his writing regularly, but when I see his name, I can’t help but read! His writing is brilliant. He explains complicated concepts through examples from everyday life. It can give the illusion that you have understood everything written. Thankfully I know my capabilities better than to think I have understood it all!!