The Universe and the Teacup: The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty

K. C. Cole

Feb 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Wendy Tremont King

About this audiobook

From the acclaimed Los Angeles Times science writer, a wise, witty, and elegant study of how math provides practical solutions to everyday problems. Are the secrets of the universe written in words-or is it all about the digits? K. C. Cole follows up her paean to the power of physics, Sympathetic Vibrations, with this engaging and accessible guide to the might and majesty of mathematics. The Universe and the Teacup uses relatable examples and humorous prose to demonstrate math's ability to "translate the complexity of the world into manageable patterns." Cole shows how mathematical concepts illuminate everything from human risk-taking behavior to astronomical investigation, game theory to logic problems-not to mention the very structure of the universe itself. Brimming with trivia stressing the importance of math throughout history, this is a book both math nerds and the "innumerate" everyday person can enjoy in equal measure.

About the author

K. C. Cole is the author of several non-fiction books, including the nationally bestselling, The Universe and the Teacup: The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty. A long-time writer for the Los Angeles Times, her work has also appeared in Discover, Wired, the New Yorker, Quanta, the New York Times, and many other publications.

Wendy Tremont King, a classically trained actor and accomplished puppeteer, got her start in audiobook narration as a volunteer for The Lighthouse for the Blind. She has narrated over 100 audiobooks in a variety of genres.