The Jazz of Physics
The Jazz of Physics
Stephon Alexander
Eric Weinstein
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The Jazz of Physics

The Jazz of Physics: The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe

Stephon Alexander
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Stephon Alexander
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In "The Jazz of Physics," Stephon Alexander embarks on a mesmerizing journey that harmonizes the realms of theoretical physics and jazz music, revealing an intertwined universe where sound and substance meet. Drawing inspiration from the legendary John Coltrane, who once married the concepts of geometry and music, Alexander—both a physicist and a jazz aficionado—explores the profound connections that suggest the cosmos itself swings to the rhythms of a grand, musical design. With each note and equation, Alexander takes the reader on a voyage through the cosmic scales, from the vibrating strings of string theory to the improvisational nature of quantum mechanics, illustrating how the universe might indeed be composed of the very music of its existence. Through this unique lens, Alexander not only sheds new light on some of the most perplexing questions of physics but also pays homage to the visionaries, from Pythagoras to Einstein, who dared to see the universe as a symphony. "The Jazz of Physics" is a compelling narrative that transcends the boundaries of science and art, inviting readers to envision a world where physics is as fluid as a melody and jazz is as precise as mathematics. It is a book that will inspire, challenge, and transform, appealing to anyone who is curious about the mysteries of the universe and the life-affirming power of music.

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Released
2016
26 Apr
Length
272
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Eric Weinstein tweet about books that mattered enough to him.
Perhaps the answers to these questions require fundamental advances at the interface of physics, the arts, and neuroscience. The deep links between musical form and physical form may be unveiled by understanding how both kinds of knowledge-music and physics-arise together in human brains and nowhere else. After all, brains, regardless of how mysterious they are, are the most complex structures in the universe.
— Stephon Alexander, The Jazz of Physics

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