Review of Mysteries Of the First Instant

[Malve]

[i][Following is a volunteer review of "Mysteries Of the First Instant" by Daniel Friedmann.][/i]

[rwc=id495197-125]4 out of 4 stars.[/rwc]In [i]Mysteries of the First Instant[/i] Daniel Friedmann talks about the “First Instant”. How was the universe at the very beginning? What started the Big Bang? How is it that the universe is the way it is today? While discussing this question, Friedmann gives an overview of the current state of physics and science. In the process, he talks about new and older discoveries. He also analyzes the Bible as a source of answers.



The story is divided into two parts. Part 1 consists of dialogues with the author and his nephew Seb. Many discoveries are explained in order to gain an understanding of the situation. In addition, the Bible is interpreted as a source of answers. Part 2 is about the mysteries of the universe. It's about things that can't be explained with the Bible or science yet.



I liked that complex topics were explained well and simply. The author worked a lot with comparisons and metaphors so that his explanations could be followed easily. As an example, Friedmann has repeatedly compared the universe to Lego. Accordingly, the universe can also be divided into smaller parts. Friedmann compares these smaller parts to building blocks. In theory, you could start reading the book without any prior knowledge. Essential key terms are clarified and well represented through the dialogue with his nephew. It was practical that Seb usually asked exactly the questions that crossed my mind. In addition, at the end of a statement, he summarizes Friedmann's words again in a simplified manner. It seemed like he wanted to make sure that he understood everything correctly.



I was really impressed when the author started talking about things I never really thought about. It first happened when fine-tuning was mentioned. The principle means that if some circumstances had been just slightly different, the universe as we know it would not exist. In retrospect, I agree with Friedmann's remarks. I’m also surprised that I never thought about it beforehand.



Another aspect that I would like to mention are the pictures that are included in the book. They helped me understand the author better because I literally had a picture in mind.



All in all, I rate this book [b]4 out of 4 stars[/b]. I couldn’t find anything I disliked. I was able to learn a lot from the book and recommend it to everyone who is interested in science or has a general interest in the universe.

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[markodim721]

I think it is good that the author used vivid examples to provide further clarification.