On the Origin of Time: The instant Sunday Times bestseller

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This superbly written book offers insight into Stephen Hawking's final thoughts on the universe, as shared by his closest collaborator, Thomas Hertog. Throughout his extraordinary life, Hawking sought to answer how the universe could create conditions so perfectly suitable for life. His early work on the big bang faced challenges when mathematical predictions suggested a multiverse, filled with countless bizarre universes. For twenty years, Hawking and Hertog tackled this dilemma at Cambridge, developing a new theory that could explain the emergence of life. Delving into extreme quantum physics and cosmic holograms, they discovered a deeper level of evolution where the physical laws transform and simplify, leading to the fading of particles, forces, and even time. This groundbreaking insight revealed that the laws of physics are not fixed but evolve alongside the universe. As Hawking's life came to a close, the duo published their theory, presenting a radical Darwinian perspective on the universe's origins. This work offers a transformative vision of the universe's birth, reshaping our understanding of our place in the cosmos and potentially marking Hawking's greatest legacy.