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Introducing ‘The Art of Physics’ with Zahaan Bharmal

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Side by side headshot of Zahaan Bharmal and the cover of 'The Art of Physics'

LMH alumnus Zahaan Bharmal will launch his first book, The Art of Physics.

Can physics change your life? 

It already has. 

Join us for the official launch of The Art of Physics, written by LMH alumnus and Google Senior Director Zahaan Bharmal (1996, Physics). 

Zahaan will join LMH Vice-Principal and University of Oxford Physics Professor Todd Huffman for a fireside chat to dive into themes from Zahaan’s new book, which explores how key concepts from physics can help make sense of very human problems. 

After their conversation, Zahaan will sign advance copies of his book, which will be available for attendees to purchase during the celebratory drinks reception.

This is a free event with limited capacity, so please reserve your place via the link below.

Cover of 'The Art of Physics

About the Book

In The Art of Physics, Zahaan Bharmal explains eight ideas from physics that have transformed his view of everyday life and will do the same for you.

Far from being abstract, he argues, physics can help us answer very human questions, questions like: Why are some relationships unstable, while others last a lifetime? Why does inequality persist? And why do we all make so many irrational decisions?

Drawing on quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, chaos and complexity theory, materials science and more, The Art of Physics reveals the hidden, surprising, and sometimes beautiful ways in which physics can help us to make sense of an unpredictable world. Ultimately, it shows how by embracing the paradoxes and uncertainty at the core of physics, we can unlock a deeper understanding of ourselves and our universe.

The Art of Physics has received praise ahead of its release: ‘Exceptionally interesting’ - Alain de Botton, author of Consolations of Philosophy; ‘A book that will transform how you understand human behaviour’ – Thomas Erikson, author of Surrounded by Idiots; ‘Joyful, fascinating and highly original. If you’re looking for a life hack, look no further!’ – Michael Brooks, author of 13 Things That Don’t Make Sense.

The Art of Physics is released on 21st November. You can pre-order your copy via the link below.