The Big History of Modern Science | Hannu Rajaniemi | TEDxDanubia

Hannu's stories shows how our understanding of science (and the world) changed over time and the exponentially increasing complexities imposed in our lives. "To understand anything you must understand everything"

Hannu Rajaniemi is a mathematical physicist, science innovator and writer. Self-described as “the Geometric Dreamer”. In the belief that science and technology are amongst the most important factors driving societal change and that modern physics is full of beautiful ideas that resonate with stories he would like to tell, Rajaniemi is also a renowned author of science fiction and fantasy. His trilogy, the critically-acclaimed and award-winning debut novel, The Quantum Thief (2010), its sequel The Fractal Prince, and the recently completed The Causal Angel have won worldwide acclaim.

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