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Jari-chan
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When I first saw this book, I knew I had to have it. And read it, of course 😁 Thanks to @PuddleJumper and #Roll100 I can finally call it mine!

It's short, but extremely interesting, especially for people who want to know more about physics but don't know where to start. Easy to read and good to understand, I enjoyed every chapter of this book.

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Jari-chan
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This little beauty is my #roll100 for March. I've wanted to read it since I saw it for the first time 😍

@PuddleJumper

PuddleJumper 🎉🎉 1y
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IndoorDame
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Did I understand ALL the science in this? No. But I actually understood almost all of it. The premise of explaining physics without any math was perfect for someone like me. I also particularly appreciated the links Zukav made between (then) cutting edge science and centuries old eastern philosophy, as that was something that had bearing on my own life. #Pantone2023 #Tangelo #Roll100 #Sharreadathon @Clwojick @PuddleJumper @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

IndoorDame I haven‘t decided if I‘m going to seek out what has changed since this publication in more hard science type books, but either way I‘m glad to have this base knowledge. 1y
Clwojick Great colour match! Way to go! 1y
Leftcoastzen I remember liking it a lot , but read it years ago . Always loved the cover. 1y
PuddleJumper 🎉🎉 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️🎊❤️ 1y
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IndoorDame
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I love it when someone points out the literal meaning of a word that I‘ve just never bothered to notice before. It‘s like this amazing light goes on! I think the first time that happened to me was with sour-cream 😂

Lindy 🍋🐄😜 1y
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IndoorDame
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I‘m entertained that they‘ve chosen to format this with every section as Part 1 and every chapter as Chapter 1. I expect this will prove to be a subtle form of teaching one of the main concepts.

wanderinglynn Sounds interesting. 1y
IndoorDame @wanderinglynn so far it is! It was written in ‘79 so if you‘re just looking for a science text I‘d go with something current, but it was a huge sensation when it came out amongst the crowd who were obsessed with Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, so I‘m enjoying it partly for its own merits and partly to get a feel for that moment in time. 1y
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IndoorDame
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Starting one of my #Roll100 books today. I‘ve owned this for 25 years and never gotten past the introduction, but I have a better background understanding of quantum mechanics than when I first picked it up, and am excited to see where this intersection of science and philosophy goes. @PuddleJumper

KathyWheeler My husband is a physicist who enjoys philosophy. He read this book years ago and loved it. I hope you like it too. 1y
IndoorDame @KathyWheeler thanks! Off to a good start :) 1y
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Argon
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I think this book does a good job of making quantum mechanics accessible to non-physicists, while discussing some of the biggest puzzles and debates in the field. Plus, it‘s got some funky examples and diagrams, like John-2!
Would be nicer if there was a more recent edition.
Still, if you‘re interested in an introduction to quantum mechanics and the problem of measurement without any intense math, I would recommend this book.
7.5/10

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Maude
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I picked this up because of my new fascination with dark matter and I was not disappointed. It was a very interesting look at particle physics and a lot more accessible than I thought it would be 😌

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