Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe

by Lee Smolin
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London Review of Books · David Kaiser · 2014-02-06
thought-provoking 4.00

The book critiques the latest multiverse theories and offers a fresh perspective on the nature of time. It is seen as a significant contribution to the ongoing debate about the nature of time.

David Kaiser highlights Lee Smolin's critique of the metaphysical obscurities in the latest multiverse theories. Kaiser appreciates Smolin's fresh perspective on the nature of time and its implications for various fields. The book is seen as a significant contribution to the ongoing debate about the nature of time and its role in shaping our understanding of the world. Kaiser finds the book thought-provoking and believes it offers a valuable new perspective on the nature of time.

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    Lee Smolin has picked up Mach's mantle and begun to criticise the metaphysical obscurities he detects in the latest multiverse theories.

    Time Reborn serves as a popular primer and investigation of time, both what it is and how the true nature of it impacts our world.

    A radical new view of the nature of time, and explores its implications for everything from physics and cosmology to economics and climate change.

Social Epistemology · Steve Fuller · 2013-06-01
revolutionary 4.00

The book offers a revolutionary perspective on cosmology, emphasizing the reality of time. It opens up new possibilities for understanding the universe and its implications across various fields.

Steve Fuller delves into Lee Smolin's radical new view of time, which challenges conventional physics. He appreciates how Smolin's approach embraces the reality of time, leading to a new universe of possibilities. Fuller highlights the potential impact of this perspective on fields like physics, cosmology, economics, and climate change. The book is seen as a significant contribution to the ongoing debate about the nature of time and its role in shaping our understanding of the world.

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    The full measure of Smolin's proposed revolution in physics may be glimpsed.

    Time Reborn serves as a popular primer and investigation of time, both what it is and how the true nature of it impacts our world.

    A radical new view of the nature of time, and explores its implications for everything from physics and cosmology to economics and climate change.

The Times · 2013-01-01
stimulating 3.75

The book provides a provocative and stimulating look at the physics of time. It challenges conventional theories and offers a fresh perspective on the nature of time.

The Times reviewer finds Lee Smolin's exploration of time both provocative and stimulating. Smolin, a respected cosmologist and theoretical physicist, tackles the difficult task of redefining time in a way that challenges existing theories. The reviewer appreciates the book's fresh perspective and its potential to reshape our understanding of the universe. The book is seen as a significant contribution to the ongoing debate about the nature of time and its implications for various fields.

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    In this provocative and stimulating new look at the physics of time, Lee Smolin, cosmologist and respected theoretical physicist, has a difficult task to ...

    A radical new view of the nature of time, and explores its implications for everything from physics and cosmology to economics and climate change.

    An essential book for physicists and non-physicists alike, Time Reborn offers a path to better theory and potentially to a better society.

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