2020 WhenWeCeasetoUnderstandtheWorld

(Labatut, 2020) ⇒ Benjamín Labatut. (2020). “When We Cease to Understand the World.” Pushkin Press.

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It blends historical facts with fictional elements, exploring the lives and discoveries of notable scientists and mathematicians such as Fritz Haber, Alexander Grothendieck, Werner Heisenberg, and Erwin Schrödinger.
It explores Erwin Schrödinger's contributions to quantum mechanics and his famous thought experiment involving a cat, highlighting the intellectual conflict between Schrödinger and Werner Heisenberg over the interpretation of quantum reality. Schrödinger's story is used to exemplify the thin line between genius and madness, and the ethical dilemmas arising from scientific breakthroughs.
It examines the dual nature of scientific progress, highlighting how innovations can lead to both profound advancements and catastrophic consequences.
It delves into the thin line between genius and madness, portraying the personal turmoil and societal impact of intense intellectual pursuits.
It raises ethical questions about the responsibilities of scientists, whose discoveries can have both beneficial and harmful effects on humanity.
It has received critical acclaim for its imaginative narrative and intellectual depth.

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	Author	volume	Date Value	title	type	journal	titleUrl	doi	note	year
2020 WhenWeCeasetoUnderstandtheWorld	Benjamín Labatut			When We Cease to Understand the World						2020