Until the End of Time by Brian Greene Summary
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Brian Greene's cosmic masterpiece explores humanity's search for meaning amid the universe's grand evolution. Praised by Maria Popova as "splendid and invigorating," this NYT Notable Book asks: How do we find purpose knowing everything - even time itself - will eventually end?
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When Stardust Learns to Wonder
Picture a universe where every atom in your body was forged in the heart of an exploding star billions of years ago. These same particles, once scattered across the cosmic void, somehow assembled into a being capable of contemplating its own existence. This isn't science fiction-it's your biography. Since its 2020 release, physicist Brian Greene's meditation on cosmic destiny has captivated millions, earning a spot on Bill Gates' annual reading list and sparking conversations about humanity's place in an evolving universe. The central question cuts deep: how do we create meaning in a cosmos marching inexorably toward disorder?
The Universe's Unlikely Beginning
Gravity's Paradox: Creating Order Through Chaos
Life's Molecular Unity and the Consciousness Enigma
Stories, Art, and the Meaning-Making Mind
The Long Twilight: Cosmic Futures and Thinking Minds
The Nobility of Our Brief Moment
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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