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It's Really About Time: The Science of Time Travel
It's Really About Time provides a clear and complete explanation of why it will someday be possible to travel years, decades or even centuries into the future, a direct consequence of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. The book is aimed at intellectually curious people and requires no previous science or mathematics training.
176 pages, Paperback
Published December 17, 2019
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October 18, 2022Nothing to do with time travel!!!
What is the author trying to do here? Become another Carl Sagan? If so, he fails miserably. The use of Liam and Loren is just not needed, comes off as just so much . A better goal would have been to look at time travel, not as it is currently, but as it may be in the future. Now THAT would have been interesting!!!
- Randol Craver.....
What is the author trying to do here? Become another Carl Sagan? If so, he fails miserably. The use of Liam and Loren is just not needed, comes off as just so much . A better goal would have been to look at time travel, not as it is currently, but as it may be in the future. Now THAT would have been interesting!!!
- Randol Craver.....
April 11, 2022
Repetitive
I found the book written very slow pace and repetitive. All the real information you need to understand the thought experiment essentially starts after 2/3 of the book. Nevertheless it is worth reading if you are into time travel and relativity.
I found the book written very slow pace and repetitive. All the real information you need to understand the thought experiment essentially starts after 2/3 of the book. Nevertheless it is worth reading if you are into time travel and relativity.
April 23, 2022
simple and convincing
Now, I’m convinced that time travel is real.
The empirical studies and the examples given in this book make the concept easily understood. Although I’m still perplexed with the formulas and the calculus etc, I’m convinced that I can even do it - with the speed of light.
The author gave his explanation of the Theory of Relativity with stories and even name the characters so that readers can follow his thoughts easily. I am one of those who will listen to stories and remember characters rather than numbers and calculus.
For anyone willing to know more of a subject we may or may not indulge ourselves, getting the gist of it from this brilliant book is absolutely entertaining. And also, the book has definitely turned a complicated ideology to something easier to digest.
Now, I’m convinced that time travel is real.
The empirical studies and the examples given in this book make the concept easily understood. Although I’m still perplexed with the formulas and the calculus etc, I’m convinced that I can even do it - with the speed of light.
The author gave his explanation of the Theory of Relativity with stories and even name the characters so that readers can follow his thoughts easily. I am one of those who will listen to stories and remember characters rather than numbers and calculus.
For anyone willing to know more of a subject we may or may not indulge ourselves, getting the gist of it from this brilliant book is absolutely entertaining. And also, the book has definitely turned a complicated ideology to something easier to digest.
August 15, 2020
I think that if you have a grounding in science, or more specifically in physics, you would get more out of this text.
It doesn't read easily for those unfamiliar with all the scientific terms but I now know a lot more than I did 3 weeks ago. I now believe time travel could be possible and have a greater understanding of the works of such greats as Einstein and Newton.
I will use this book for reference. I enjoyed it, even if at times I didn't fully understand aspects of the many experiments that were described within.
It doesn't read easily for those unfamiliar with all the scientific terms but I now know a lot more than I did 3 weeks ago. I now believe time travel could be possible and have a greater understanding of the works of such greats as Einstein and Newton.
I will use this book for reference. I enjoyed it, even if at times I didn't fully understand aspects of the many experiments that were described within.
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January 30, 2024In "It's Really About Time: The Science of Time Travel," the author delves into the fascinating realm of time travel, combining scientific concepts with accessible explanations. With clarity and enthusiasm, the book explores the theories, paradoxes, and potential future breakthroughs in the field. Engaging and thought-provoking, it serves as an excellent guide for both science enthusiasts and curious minds, making complex temporal concepts comprehensible and igniting a passion for the wonders of time.
January 2, 2024
The author sometimes in a very humorist way makes the reader learn step by step about Special Relativity.
I like the way that he explains the question Does Time Dilation really affect biological processes like cell division and aging, or are its effects limited to non-living objects like clocks and subatomic particles?
I love Popular Science books, though I think the title is a little bit misleading. That's why I rated 3 stars.
I like the way that he explains the question Does Time Dilation really affect biological processes like cell division and aging, or are its effects limited to non-living objects like clocks and subatomic particles?
I love Popular Science books, though I think the title is a little bit misleading. That's why I rated 3 stars.
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