{"product_id":"9781399421447","title":"How to Design a Universe : The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Heymans, Prof Catherine (Astronomer Royal for Scotland) \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 10\/09\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 304 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781399421447,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCould we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know?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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57344389611893,"sku":"9781399421447","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781399421447.jpg?v=1783499846","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781399421447","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}