The Grand Design

Stephen Hawking|Leonard Mlodinow

The book explores fundamental questions about the universe, discussing concepts like the Big Bang, black holes, and quantum physics, and it presents the argument that the laws of physics alone can explain the creation of the universe without the need for a divine creator. It introduces the concept of "model-dependent realism" as a framework for understanding different scientific theories and the nature of reality.

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A Briefer History of Time

The Science Classic Made More Accessible

Stephen Hawking|Leonard Mlodinow

The book simplifies and condenses the key concepts of time and the universe from Hawking's original work, making complex theories like relativity, quantum mechanics, and cosmology more understandable to a wider audience. It discusses the nature of space-time, black holes, the Big Bang, and the possibility of time travel, while eliminating the more technical details and equations found in the longer version.

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