Jumia Books This Explains Everything: Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World Works Editor: John Brockman

This Explains Everything, edited by John Brockman, is a dazzling anthology of intellectual insight, featuring contributions from some of the world’s most influential scientists, philosophers, and thought leaders. Part of the EDGE.org series, this collection asks a deceptively simple question: What is your favorite deep, elegant, or beautiful explanation?

The result is a kaleidoscope of ideas that span disciplines—from evolutionary biology and quantum mechanics to behavioral economics and cognitive science. Contributors include Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Jared Diamond, Steven Pinker, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Richard Thaler, V. S. Ramachandran, Freeman Dyson, Martin Rees, Sherry Turkle, and many more.

Each essay is concise yet profound, offering readers a rare glimpse into the minds of those shaping our understanding of reality. Whether it’s the elegance of natural selection, the simplicity of entropy, or the beauty of Bayesian reasoning, these theories are presented with clarity and passion.

The cover’s vibrant yellow design and geometric accents reflect the book’s energetic and conceptual nature—inviting readers into a space where science meets philosophy, and complexity is distilled into insight.

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Elegant scientific and philosophical theories

Interdisciplinary thinking and intellectual curiosity

Cognitive science, physics, biology, and economics

The beauty of simplicity in explaining complexity

Contributions from globally renowned thinkers

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For Kenyan readers—especially educators, students, and lifelong learners—this book offers:

A rich resource for sparking curiosity across disciplines

Ideal for academic bundles and science-philosophy crossover shelves

Perfect for readers seeking accessible yet profound explanations of the world

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Category: Popular Science / Philosophy / Interdisciplinary Essays

Bundles: Pair with The Big Questions, What We Believe But Cannot Prove, or The Beginning of Infinity for a “Ideas That Shape the World” series

Audience Tags: Scholars, Educators, Curious Thinkers, Science Enthusiasts