Why Do We Exist?
The Nine Realms of Universe that Make You Possible
$62.00
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
26 May 2026
Summary
A wild ride through the fabric of space and time that maps the nine realms of the cosmos and reveals a new, all-encompassing framework for understanding the universe, human existence, and our deep future.
A boundary-breaking astrophysicist reimagines the universe—and our place within it—in this audacious journey through the Nine Realms of the cosmos.
“This book explains the universe and then quietly explains you. Which is unfair, because I was just trying to read about space… …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781984819123 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1984819127 |
| Author: | Hakeem Oluseyi, Nils Johnson-Shelton |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Ballantine Books Inc. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 452g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 148mm x 217mm |
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Critics Review
“This book explains the universe and then quietly explains you. Which is unfair, because I was just trying to read about space… . Smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving.”—Sarah Silverman, comedian
“Full of surprises on every page, Why Do We Exist? explores how the cosmic dance of physics—on a scale from the smallest subatomic particles to the sweep of the universe—makes our existence possible. Chatty and charming, this book feels like a science lesson from a friendly physicist over a cup of coffee. Oluseyi makes physics fun, transforming a subject that often seems impenetrable into a grand story accessible to all.”—Steve Brusatte, paleontologist and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
“An incredible journey by a master guide, Why Do We Exist? explores the mysteries of the cosmos with wit, warmth, and clarity. Oluseyi’s chatty, deeply human voice turns counterintuitive ideas into moments of insight—and invites readers to see the universe anew.”—Sara Seager, astrophysicist and author of The Smallest Lights in the Universe
“A sweeping, lively tour of the cosmos that makes life feel like a miracle … [Oluseyi] offers exceedingly clear explanations of the science as he goes, from the origin of fusion in protostars to black holes to quantum tunneling. The wonderfully dizzying result is that it places us, viscerally, in the scheme of things. Energy flows through these nested realms, and there, in the middle, is us: knots of energy tying together the largest and smallest scales… . Propulsive from start to finish.”—Kirkus Reviews
Hakeem Oluseyi
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars. He is a multidisciplinary astrophysicist, multi-patented inventor, award-winning author and journalist, internationally recognized educator, and a highly sought-after TV presenter, podcast host, voice actor, and keynote speaker.
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