Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist at Johns Hopkins University specializing in quantum mechanics, cosmology, and the arrow of time. He's best known for his work on the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and for making complex physics accessible to general audiences through books and podcasts.
10 Books Recommended by Sean Carroll
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A fascinating look at the special psychology of Western educated folk.
A fascinating look at the special psychology of Western educated folk.
Also recommended by: Marc Andreessen, Ezra Klein
Spacetime and Geometry
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xLovely book!
Lovely book!
Also recommended by: Patrick Collison
Morality and Mathematics
recommended 4xSean Carroll recommended this book on Twitter.
Sean Carroll recommended this book on Twitter.
Sean Carroll recommended this book on Twitter.
Sean Carroll recommended this book on Twitter.
Newton and the Counterfeiter
recommended 2xGreat book, but not about his physics career.
Great book, but not about his physics career.
The Ascent of Information
recommended 2xA great book about information, astrobiology, and the future.
A great book about information, astrobiology, and the future.
An Introduction to Transfer Entropy
A way of quantifying the information flow between two stochastic systems.
From Extraterrestrials to Animal Minds
Argues that evolution is a little more predictable than some would have us believe.
A Dictionary Of Real Numbers
recommended 3xI still donβt understand why this gripping book hasnβt been adapted into a prestige TV drama.
I still donβt understand why this gripping book hasnβt been adapted into a prestige TV drama.
I still donβt understand why this gripping book hasnβt been adapted into a prestige TV drama.