{"product_id":"how-to-design-a-universe-the-science-of-real-and-virtual-worlds-catherine-heymans-hardcover","title":"How to Design a Universe: The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds -- Catherine Heymans, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCould we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow to Design a Universe\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a humorous and mind-bending journey through the science of reality itself. From the quantum quirks of subatomic particles to the cosmic mysteries of dark matter and the secrets of the human senses, Heymans explores whether humanity could ever create a virtual universe as rich and diverse as our own - and what that means for our sense of self, free will and consciousness.\u003cbr\u003eBlending personal stories, pop culture, cutting-edge technology and ground-breaking experiments, this book makes the biggest questions in science accessible and urgent. \u003ci\u003eHow to Design a Universe\u003c\/i\u003e will change the way you see the world - and your place in it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Catherine Heymans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury SIGMA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.60w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781399421447\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026 pg. 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatherine Heymans is Astronomer Royal for Scotland, the first woman to hold the title in its 200-year history. An award-winning astrophysicist, she regularly appears in the media to discuss her research and the latest developments in space. Catherine has featured in the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e and appeared on BBC News and Radio 4 Today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catherine Heymans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68281070452964,"sku":"9781399421447","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781399421447.jpg?v=1794556971","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/how-to-design-a-universe-the-science-of-real-and-virtual-worlds-catherine-heymans-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}