Parallel Worlds — Michio Kaku

A Journey through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos

Quick Summary

Bestselling author Michio Kaku takes us on a dizzying flight to investigate black holes and time machines, multidimensional space, and, most fascinating of all, the idea that parallel universes may exist alongside our own in an exciting adventure into the wonders of our cosmos.

The most recent version of string theory, M-theory, which suggests that our universe could be only one in an unending multiverse, a single bubble floating in a sea of infinite bubble universes, is expertly explained by Kaku.

The question “What happened before the big bang?” may finally have an answer if M-theory is confirmed to be accurate.

My Thoughts

After reading “Physics of the Impossible”, I wanted to read another Kaku work. And I wasn’t disappointed.

In a way, this book makes us rediscover the universe, the world in which we live, the infinitely large. It starts from the basics, explaining the theories of Newton and Einstein, and gradually delves into modern quantum physics with black holes, string theory and M-Theory. And it’s all very well explained, so that anyone can feel as though they’re gradually unlocking the mysteries of the universe.

I was expecting detail, and I was well served, a little too well in fact. The author goes into great depth in some things related to M-Theory, and this is sometimes difficult to understand, even if it’s explained in simple words. The problem isn’t the author, but the fact that you can’t simplify everything forever. However, this only applies to a tiny part of the book, as everything else is very comprehensible.

This book obviously deals with the question of our origin. Of a cosmic creator. And it does so with great humility. He makes us realize how insignificant we are, less than a grain of sand in the universe, despite all the problems we face on our planet. You have to read this book without ego, because you realize that if we were to disappear, it would make absolutely no difference to the universe.

In short, this is an excellent book for gaining a better understanding of the major issues in modern physics, and even if some passages are a little complicated at times, it is suitable for all readers, as Mr. Kaku has done an excellent job of popularizing the subject.

To Read or Not to Read?

If you have even the slightest interest in science and physics, I highly recommend this book, which will teach you a lot and even open your eyes to some things.

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