How to Design a Universe (The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds)

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Author:
Catherine Heymans
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
304
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA (September 8, 2026)
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Bloomsbury Sigma
Release Date:
September 8, 2026
Language:
English
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General/trade
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9781399421447
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1399421441
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16oz
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6.02" x 9.21" x 1"
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Overview

An exploration of the simulation hypothesis through the lens of modern physics, questioning whether our reality is real or a sophisticated digital illusion.
In How to Design a Universe, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a humorous and mind-bending journey through the science of reality itself. From the quantum quirks of subatomic particles to the cosmic mysteries of dark matter and the secrets of the human senses, Heymans explores whether humanity could ever create a virtual universe as rich and diverse as our own – and what that means for our sense of self, free will and consciousness.
Blending personal stories, pop culture, cutting-edge technology and ground-breaking experiments, this book makes the biggest questions in science accessible and urgent. How to Design a Universe will change the way you see the world – and your place in it.

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