Quantum Physics for Hippies Paperback – Illustrated, April 4, 2019

I really thought I had been taken when I waded through the first few pages of "Quantum Physics for Hippies." To a card-carrying former hippie, they read like a touchy-feely, dumpster-fire, conspiracy-theory vanity book. However, Dr. Lukas Neumeier and Dr. James Douglas (with a big boost from illustrator Jun Matsuura) quickly slapped me upside the head with their dry wit, genuine wisdom and the incredibly relatable way in which they presented the basics and beyond of quantum theory. As a bonus, they threw in a pretty complete summary of the role of consciousness in existence. As a layperson who is doing research at MIT for a sci-fi novel in which quantum physics plays a role, I can vouch that you would be hard-pressed to find as an accurate, entertaining, gritty (yes, gritty) and sometimes profound introduction to the universe(s) in which we maybe live. The names Alice and Bob were a nice touch. The literary device the authors use---of two "strangers" who meet randomly---was hippiesque to the max. I'm not sure how the accurate content could have been handled better, unless more graphic sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll were added to the drinking. I was completely surprised when the ending veered into sci-fi territory, but again, I congratulate the authors for pulling it off against some stiff competition in that genre. For sci-fi fans, this is a great reality check. Literally. Scientific fact, in this case, is stranger than fiction. For everyone else, "Quantum Physics for Hippies" is an entertaining, immersive way to really learn more, a lot more, about what is or what may not be around us. Well done, doctors et al.

I highly recommend this book. My son got his degree in physics. His passion peaked my interest. I bought Quantum Physics for Hippies as a fun intro. I was enjoying this book just for how the quantum physics was being taught, and then came along that ending! What a great ride! And now I have new authors to follow!

"Quantum Physics for Hippies" offers a unique and accessible exploration of complex concepts, blending the spiritual and scientific realms. Author's engaging writing style bridges the gap between quantum mechanics and holistic philosophy, making it an intriguing read for those seeking a cosmic perspective. While some may find the blend unconventional, the book successfully sparks curiosity and encourages readers to contemplate the interconnectedness of the universe. A one star hit for the silly sexual thread.

Amazing interpretation and visuals ❤️

The author, in a sometimes amusing, sometimes annoying informal "conversation" with a woman he meets in a bar presents some good explanations of quantum theory topics such as randomness/uncertainty, sub-atomic particles, Schrödinger's cat. The last part of the book devolves somewhat into the couple trading sexual innuendo along with discussing parallel universes, regaining lost loved ones, dying and living simultaneously in parallel universes, etc. Humorous in parts, so three stars for the effort.

This is an unusual book; rather than an academic dive into the complexities of the quantum world, it is an extended dialogue between two characters in a pub. It does explore the basics of Quantum physics and the experiments it is based on in a very unusual way - a novel and fairly easy way to approach the subject, while stressing that while it is an attempt to understand the fundamentals of physical existence which gets weirder the closer you look, and it throws in a bit of pub-inspied psychology. Worth a read: I will return to it periodically to refresh my own understanding (or genuine lack thereof).

I'm an avid reader of reviews, but never leave them. No reason except I'm lazy. When I finished this book I instantly looked to see if the author had written anything else. I was really bummed to see this was the only book they'd written so far and felt I had to leave a review. This book was so fun, from beginning to end. I learned some things, chuckled and was thoroughly entertained. It was simple enough to understand that even a person new to physics could comprehend. I immediately mailed it to one of my friends to read just so I'd be able to talk about it with someone lol

This brief, gentle, witty, clever book does “exactly what it says on the can”, so if you are or ever were a hippy, go and buy it right now: you will be able to enjoy an evening of life-affirming, mind-bending 'wow' for less than the cost of some dodgy chemicals.Alternatively, if you’re NOT a hippy, go and buy it anyway – it will answer questions that you never knew existed, and you will come away from it having laughed, marvelled, and opened your mind to things you always thought you could never understand. (Unless, of course, you are someone who has absolutely no curiosity about what reality is made of. If you are that incurious person, take a strong coffee and try to think of a more wakeful you who does have some curiosity. Quite possibly that more curious ‘you’ does actually exist in some parallel universe. They ought to buy this book.)Written in the format of a long conversation between an accidentally-curious hippy and a curiously-sexy-even-if-rather-frumpy scientist, and with a glorious twist at the end, this is an instantly engaging book, whose many ‘asides’ made me laugh out loud. At the same time (making my laughter seem much more worthy) it also provided a compelling introduction to some of the (head-spinningly astonishing) ideas of quantum physics. Not patronising, not intimidating, just sharing the excitement of ideas that fall almost out of reach, beyond our tiny horizon.OK. I admit it. I loved this book.