The Big Picture On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself

Sean Carroll Press Reviews

'Language philosophy, quantum mechanics, general relativity - they're all in The Big Picture. Sean Carroll is a fantastically erudite and entertaining writer.'
Elizabeth Kolbert, author of New York Times bestseller The Sixth Extinction

'Carroll beautifully articulates the world view suggested by contemporary naturalism. Thorny issues like free will, the direction of time, and the source of morality are clarified with elegance and insight... This is a book that should be read by everybody.'
Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

'Weaving the threads of astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, and philosphy into a seamless narrative tapestry, Sean Carroll enthralls us with what we've figured out in the universe and humbles us with what we don't yet understand. Yet in the end, it's the meaning of it all that feeds your soul of curiosity.'
Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

'Never hectoring, always tolerant, the author presents a seductively attractive picture of a universe whose ultimate laws lie within our grasp... [Carroll] gives us a highly enjoyable and lucid tour through a wide range of topics... even if you don't agree with what he says, you are unlikely to be enraged by such an urbane and engaging lecturer; more likely, you will be enthralled.'
Wall Street Journal

'A tour de force that offers a comprehensive snapshot of the human situation in our infinitely strange universe, and it does this with highly accessible language and engaging storytelling.'
Salon.com

'Carroll's new book reveals how physicists quest to better understand the fundamental laws of nature has led to astonishing insights into life, the universe, and everything.' Sabine Hossenfelder, Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies