

#2022
Mentioned in 22 episodes
From eternity to here
The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time
Book • 2009
In this book, Sean Carroll delves into the mysteries of time, particularly the arrow of time, which explains why time flows from the past to the future.
He relies heavily on the second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy to explain this phenomenon.
The book is divided into four parts, covering topics such as time in Einstein’s universe, entropy and time’s arrow, and speculative ideas about the multiverse and the origin of the universe.
Carroll also discusses the Big Bang, black holes, and other aspects of modern physics, making the complex subject accessible to determined readers.
He relies heavily on the second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy to explain this phenomenon.
The book is divided into four parts, covering topics such as time in Einstein’s universe, entropy and time’s arrow, and speculative ideas about the multiverse and the origin of the universe.
Carroll also discusses the Big Bang, black holes, and other aspects of modern physics, making the complex subject accessible to determined readers.
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Mentioned by Sean Carroll as his first trade book, discussing the arrow of time, cosmology, presentism, eternalism, and time travel.

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300 | Solo: Does Time Exist?
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as his book about the arrow of time.


Sean Carroll

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AMA | November 2024
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when discussing the experiences of soldiers in World War II.


Dan Carlin

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#136 – Dan Carlin: Hardcore History
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, who wrote it, in response to a question about what happened before the Big Bang.


Sean Carroll

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Eric Weinstein vs. Sean Carroll: Pomp & Fury
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as his own book on time and complexity when discussing education and rereading the book.


Sean Carroll

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AMA | March 2026
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in relation to a book about the arrow of time.


Sean Carroll

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AMA | April 2025
Referenced in the context of discussing time reversal invariance.

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AMA | July 2025
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as a book that answers fundamental questions on what happened at or before the Big Bang.


Sean Carroll

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“Don’t Talk About Physics Fight Club” Eric Weinstein vs Sean Carroll Science Showdown
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when discussing films with 13 Academy Award nominations.


Sean Fennessey

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2025 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs
Mentioned by Sean Carroll when discussing his book on the arrow of time.

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Bonus | AIP Oral History Interview






