Delving into the wonders of science, this book captures the lively spirit of the BBC Radio 4 program, exploring extraordinary concepts such as dark matter, consciousness, neutrinos, and even earthworms. With a blend of humor and insight, it invites readers to appreciate the marvels of human imagination and the complexities of the universe in an engaging and accessible way.
The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio 4 programme, brings you this irreverent celebration of scientific marvels. Join us on a hectic leap through the grand and bizarre ideas conjured up by human imagination, from dark matter to consciousness via neutrinos and earthworms. Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince muse on multifaceted subjects involved in building a universe, with pearls of wisdom from leading scientists and comedians peppered throughout. Covering billions of concepts and conundrums, they tackle everything from the Big Bang to parallel universes, fierce creatures to extraterrestrial life, brain science to artificial intelligence. How to Build a Universe is an illuminating and inspirational celebration of science -- sometimes silly, sometimes astounding and very occasionally facetious