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johnstocktonshorts t1_irjza0o wrote

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Hems88 t1_irk08tz wrote

7 brief lessons is also a good option.

In addition, I'd check out the world science festival talks that Brian Greene has done are very good places to learn.

Another author to check out would be Sean Carroll.

There are some really great physics authors these days. Helps the layperson understand the beauty of physics and certainly helped shape my world view

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ukuskomara t1_irjzo8x wrote

He's got more recent works that are in my queue to read, but "Reality is Not What It Seems" is not a bad choice. Mileage may vary, depending on one's background.

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paraffin t1_irk5yb7 wrote

My vote is helgoland. Does a good job of setting the stage for understanding where all this thinking came from

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ukuskomara t1_irk6o65 wrote

Glad you liked it -- it's sitting by my bed for the near future.

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