Einstein's Cosmos

How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time: Great Discoveries

De: Michio Kaku

Narrado por: Ray Porter

A dazzling tour of the universe as Einstein saw it.

How did Albert Einstein come up with the theories that changed the way we look at the world? By thinking in pictures. Michio Kaku, leading theoretical physicist (a cofounder of string theory) and best-selling science storyteller, shows how Einstein used seemingly simple images to lead a revolution in science. Daydreaming about racing a beam of light led to the special theory of relativity and the equation E = mc^2. Thinking about a man falling led to the general theory of relativity giving us black holes and the Big Bang. Einstein's failure to come up with a theory that would unify relativity and quantum mechanics stemmed from his lacking an apt image. Even in failure, however, Einstein's late insights have led to new avenues of research as well as to the revitalization of the quest for a "Theory of Everything".

With originality and expertise, Kaku uncovers the surprising beauty that lies at the heart of Einstein's cosmos.

©2004 Michio Kaku (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Great portait of Einstein and his accomplishments.

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Kaku infuses humanity into the paragon of modern physics while revealing the kernel of inspiration for each of Einstein's most notable achievements. Einstein's belief that any concept can be embodied in a simple picture both underscores his genius for conceiving of his illuminating scenarios, but also begins to lay the foundation for his lifelong unease with the quantum theory which defies simple distillation. When you expose all of his fears, failures, ego and doubt you cannot help but ground him in a simple humanity which makes his impact all the more immense.

Fascinating look at a brilliant mind

This is a story of Einstein's greatest achievements and the personal, scientific and political environment revolving around it. I enjoyed Kaku's unique style of bringing Einstein to life as a human with human concerns.

I would never have read this

and gotten through it. But listening to it is the way to go. It gives you a much better understanding of things.

Great narrative on the life of Einstein

Book gives great narrative to one of the worlds most influential people of the sciences. Enjoyed the reading

Superb

As always, Ray Porter is amazing. Great insight into Einstein and his journey through physics.