THE farthest fringes of physics are a popular spot for those seeking answers to the really deep questions. According to Marcus Chown’s new collection of essays, those answers might turn out to be comforting ones. While exploring where the laws of physics come from – perhaps from a simple computer program? – he explains why quantum weirdness can’t invade everyday life, where to look for messages from the gods, and how Elvis might yet sing again if the big bang keeps repeating itself – or if, as one controversial idea goes, we are all resurrected at the end of time.
The Never-Ending Days…
