THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Rather than trying to bend your mind around all the vast and confounding details of things like gravitational waves, electricity, and black holes, wouldn’t it be easier to understand just one central concept from which everything else follows?

If you’ve ever been fascinated by quantum computing but felt overwhelmed by quantum mechanics, or been concerned by climate change but struggled to grasp the details of global warming, join bestselling author Marcus Chown as he breaks down complex science into manageable chunks. He explains the one thing you really need to know to make sense of some of the most important ideas shaping our world today.

Packed with astounding facts, scientific history, and the entertaining personalities behind some of the most pivotal discoveries about our universe, this talk is an accessible guide to the tricky ideas you’ve always wanted to understand.

Marcus Chown is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. Formerly a radio astronomer at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, having studied under Richard Feynman.

His books include The Ascent of Gravity, which was The Sunday Times Science Book of the Year, Breakthrough; Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand, What A Wonderful World; Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt You and A Crack in Everything. He has also tried his hand at Apps and won The Bookseller Digital Innovation of the Year for Solar System for iPad.

Marcus will also be signing copies of his new book, The One Thing You Need To Know, which will be available to purchase on the night.

This event will take place upstairs in The Nightingale Room at The Grand Central Pub, Brighton. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access available at this venue.

• DOORS OPEN : 19:00
• EVENT STARTS : 19:30
• AUDIENCE Q&A : 20:30
• BOOK SIGNING: 21:00

Thinking of coming with friends? Why not add to your special night out and enjoy the show in the comfort of a private booth (seats 5). See the 'BOOK A BOOTH' option in the ticket section.

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