The Beginning of Infinity

About this book: A bold, all-embracing exploration of the nature of knowledge and the potential for infinite progress from one of today’s most visionary thinkers. In this groundbreaking work, award-winning physicist David Deutsch argues that explanations are the most powerful force in the universe—and that our ability to create and improve them has only just begun.

Spanning topics from quantum computation and the multiverse to the evolution of culture and the principle of optimism, Deutsch challenges us to see the Enlightenment not as a past event, but as the start of an infinite journey. He argues that all problems are soluble and that the human capacity for knowledge is limited only by the laws of physics.

Filled with provocative and counter-intuitive insights, The Beginning of Infinity is a profound, life-affirming book that will transform how you think about science, society, and the future of humanity.