{"product_id":"the-grand-design-2","title":"The grand design by Stephen Hawking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"d43b2413-caca-420a-b253-55808487d9eb\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"d43b2413-caca-420a-b253-55808487d9eb\" data-turn-id-container=\"d43b2413-caca-420a-b253-55808487d9eb\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-21\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:13e247c1-fcf5-40dc-8427-a794fc38f74c-10\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:13e247c1-fcf5-40dc-8427-a794fc38f74c-10\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:13e247c1-fcf5-40dc-8427-a794fc38f74c-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"61c3b8c1-4a24-492f-995b-6460635cc432\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"obqri8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Grand Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a popular science book that explores fundamental questions about the origin and structure of the universe. It argues that modern physics—especially quantum theory and cosmology—can explain the universe without requiring a traditional notion of a divine creator or “first cause.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eA central idea in the book is that the universe can arise spontaneously from physical laws, particularly through quantum mechanics, which allows for the possibility of multiple histories and outcomes. The authors introduce concepts like the “M-theory” framework in an attempt to describe a unified theory of physics that could explain all forces in the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eThe book also challenges older philosophical ideas, especially those based on classical physics, by showing how modern scientific models replace deterministic thinking with probabilistic outcomes. It presents the idea that the laws of physics themselves can explain why the universe exists in its current form, rather than requiring external design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eOverall, it is a simplified but provocative explanation of cosmology, aimed at making advanced scientific ideas accessible to general readers while also addressing big philosophical questions about existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1eu0bnb\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStephen Hawking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was a world-renowned British theoretical physicist known for his work on black holes, cosmology, and the nature of space and time. Despite living with motor neuron disease for most of his life, he made groundbreaking contributions to science, including theories on black hole radiation and the origins of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLeonard Mlodinow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a physicist and author who has collaborated with leading scientists to make complex scientific ideas accessible to general audiences. He has written several books on science and probability, often focusing on how randomness and uncertainty shape the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2152\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTogether, Hawking and Mlodinow combine deep theoretical physics with accessible explanation, aiming to present a modern scientific view of the universe that challenges traditional philosophical interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270663270657,"sku":"2U9OZGXKX-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/TheGrandDesign_2ec1a906-c24a-4357-80ed-8dce2f1039bc.jpg?v=1685687946","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-grand-design-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}