How to Design a Universe
The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds
$39.51
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
10 September 2026
Summary
Could we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know?
In How to Design a Universe, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a humorous and mind-bending journey through the science of reality itself. From the quantum quirks of subatomic particles to the cosmic mysteries of dark matter and the secrets of the human senses, Heymans explores whether humanity could ever create a virtual universe as rich and diverse as our own – and wha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399421447 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399421441 |
| Author: | Prof Catherine Heymans, Catherine Heymans |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Sigma |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 10 September 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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How to Design a Universe’s brilliance lies in its dazzling breadth: from the nature of light to the inner workings of computer memory, from the philosophy of the scientific method to the mind-bending idea of the multiverse, this is popular science that joyfully breaks the mould. Prof. Heymans offers a treasure trove of answers to questions you’ve always wondered about but never quite dared to ask, answering them with an infectious and unapologetic sense of wonder. The result is a charming, disarming ramble through the scientific landscape that invites you to learn, without ever feeling judged or talked down to. * Emma Chapman *
About The Author
Prof Catherine Heymans
Catherine Heymans is Astronomer Royal for Scotland. An award-winning astrophysicist, she regularly appears in the media to discuss her research and the latest space developments. Catherine has featured in the Guardian, New Scientist, Sunday Times, Washington Post, Scientific American and appeared on BBC News and Radio 4 Today.
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