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The Art of Physics: How ideas from science can transform your life Hardcover – November 21, 2024

by Zahaan Bharmal (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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'A book that will transform how you understand human behaviour.' - Thomas Erikson

What if physics could help you make better decisions, navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and thrive in complexity?

In The Art of Physics, Zahaan Bharmal explores how the hidden rules of the universe shape the way we think, lead, and solve problems.

Far from being abstract, he argues, physics can help us answer very human questions, questions like: Why are some relationships unstable, while others last a lifetime? Why does inequality persist? And why do we all make so many irrational decisions?

Drawing on quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, chaos and complexity theory, materials science and more, The Art of Physics reveals the hidden, surprising, and sometimes beautiful ways in which physics can help us to make sense of an unpredictable world. Ultimately, it shows how by embracing the paradoxes and uncertainty at the core of physics, we can unlock a deeper understanding of ourselves and our universe.
 
A deeply personal and thoroughly entertaining tour of life, the universe, and everything.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bonnier Books Ltd
  4. Publication date
    November 21, 2024
  5. Dimensions
    5.59 x 0.94 x 9.45 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1804184365
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1804184363
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bonnier Books Ltd
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1804184365
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1804184363
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 0.94 x 9.45 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Zahaan Bharmal is the author of The Art of Physics, a book about the hidden, surprising, and sometimes beautiful ways in which physics can help us to make sense of very human problems. Zahaan read Physics at the University of Oxford and won a Fulbright Scholarship to Stanford University where he earned an MBA. He spent his early career as a policy adviser and speechwriter for the British Government and the World Bank, and is currently a senior director with Google. Outside work, Zahaan writes about science for The Guardian and has won NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal for services to science communication. He is a trustee of the National Autistic Society and lives in Yorkshire with his wife and two young sons.

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  • Ruth S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life is not all random
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
    Fun and easy to read, makes big concepts sound simple. This book made me feel that things around me are less random even when it was difficult to find explanations.
    I'd recommend it to every person with a curoiuos mind, doesn't have to be a science lover.
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  • Karan Gandhi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in India on April 24, 2025
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    Good Book
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  • Ben Malbon
    5.0 out of 5 stars If only Mr Bharmal had been my physics teacher …
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2024
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent book.

    Though I approached it with some trepidation, having not always thrived in my GCSE Physics classes, I actually finished it in just two sittings. It does well what my school physics did not - it connects the world of physics to the real world around us … around *me*. In one particular meta moment I learned about how and why a cup of tea gradually goes cold - as I was holding a cup of tea **in my hand** short answer: the room warms up too while the tea cools, and the cup of tea and the room end up being the same temperature). But it covers more profound topics too: why are some relationships unstable? Why does inequality persist? How can we perhaps begin to make sense of a deeply unpredictable world?

    I also enjoyed the presence of Bharmal’s own personality and lived experience in every one of the eight chapters; at times it felt almost as if we were accessing diaries from his earlier life, or memoirs.

    I very much hope this might be the start of a series of “The Art of ….” texts. The world needs more of this accessible enlightenment.
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    Ben Malbon
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    If only Mr Bharmal had been my physics teacher …

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2024
    I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent book.

    Though I approached it with some trepidation, having not always thrived in my GCSE Physics classes, I actually finished it in just two sittings. It does well what my school physics did not - it connects the world of physics to the real world around us … around *me*. In one particular meta moment I learned about how and why a cup of tea gradually goes cold - as I was holding a cup of tea **in my hand** short answer: the room warms up too while the tea cools, and the cup of tea and the room end up being the same temperature). But it covers more profound topics too: why are some relationships unstable? Why does inequality persist? How can we perhaps begin to make sense of a deeply unpredictable world?

    I also enjoyed the presence of Bharmal’s own personality and lived experience in every one of the eight chapters; at times it felt almost as if we were accessing diaries from his earlier life, or memoirs.

    I very much hope this might be the start of a series of “The Art of ….” texts. The world needs more of this accessible enlightenment.
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  • Juan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and insightful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2025
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    Clever book structure weaving personal experiences with physics lessons makes it an engaging read. Some of the chapters on the physics behind politics are particularly insightful. A great read that I highly recommend.
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  • Bhuvana Arasu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Few books really move you - this is one of them
    Reviewed in India on January 1, 2025
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    Physics always seemed intimidating, even though I was an enthusiast. I wish I had a chance to read this book or have an understanding of Physics in application perhaps in 8th standard - as it has taken my appreciation of Physics and its application in everything everyone does, to the next level. There are so many ambiguous things in our life. If those ambiguities can be structured using some concepts, I think it helps us remove uncertainty and be better prepared and probably happier. This books helps achieve that!
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  • Rishi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Looks quite an interesting read
    Reviewed in India on January 12, 2025
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    Bold fonts, nice print and page quality, content also looks interesting.
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    Rishi
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Looks quite an interesting read

    Reviewed in India on January 12, 2025
    Bold fonts, nice print and page quality, content also looks interesting.
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