What Is Real?
The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics
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"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book Review An Editor's Choice, New York Times Book Review Longlisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing Longlisted for Goodreads Choice Award Every physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, and the result will be a brawl. For a century, most physicists have followed Niels Bohr's solipsistic and poorly reasoned Copenhagen interpretation. Indeed, questioning it has long meant professional ruin, yet some daring physicists, such as John Bell, David Bohm, and Hugh Everett, persisted in seeking the true meaning of quantum mechanics. What Is Real? is the gripping story of this battle of ideas and the courageous scientists who dared to stand up for truth. "An excellent, accessible account." --Wall Street Journal "Splendid. . . . Deeply detailed research, accompanied by charming anecdotes about the scientists." --Washington Post
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Enjoyable primer to the very very very weird world of Quantum Physics. Not a physicist myself so I clarity was paramount to me and it is well written with enough explanation to keep moving without bogging down. My science background is some mid 80's university level chemistry and with that I followed the bulk the science. Recommended
Now there is this other bit and it is minimal but I have to speak to it. Listening to the few tales of established academics behaving very boorishly to rising/aspiring students is discouraging and paints some of the giants of the field in a poor light.