Fundamentals: Ten Keys to Reality offers a concise, approachable tour of the deep ideas that shape our understanding of the universe. Drawing on modern physics and cosmology, the author distills cutting-edge science into ten essential insights about what the world is and how it works.
Moving from the very small to the very large, the book explores time, space, matter, energy, and complexity, showing how these concepts fit together into a coherent picture of reality. Each chapter blends clear explanation with a sense of wonder, inviting readers to see familiar things in a new and surprising light.
Along the way, the narrative traces key milestones in the history of science, explaining not only what we know, but how we came to know it. The result is a celebration of human curiosity and discovery that remains readable for non-specialists.
Inside this book
- Ten core ideas that frame our picture of the physical universe
- Accessible explanations of time, space, matter and energy
- Stories from the development of modern physics
- Thoughtful reflections on what future discoveries may reveal
Ideal for curious readers of popular science, Fundamentals offers a compact guide to the structure of reality and the questions that continue to drive scientific inquiry.