115: Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman

"The tragedy of this world is that no one is happy, whether stuck in a time of pain or of joy. The tragedy of this world is that everyone is alone. For a life in the past cannot be shared with the present. Each person who gets stuck in time gets stuck alone.”

Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! In this episode, we explore the concept of time through the lens of one of the most imaginative books of our time, Einstein's Dreams. The novel portrays Albert Einstein as a young scientist grappling with his dreams as he works on his theory of relativity. This episode promises to spark deep reflection, ignite your curiosity, and challenge your perception of time.

We cover a wide range of topics including:

• The hidden costs of immortality
• Contemplating a world where every day is a fresh start
• Why it’s easy to forget to appreciate the things you have
• How death ultimately gives our life meaning
• Our most obnoxious literary opinions

And much more. Please enjoy, and make sure to follow Nat, Neil, and Adil on Twitter and share your thoughts on the episode.

Links from the Episode: Mentioned in the Show:

• Click (4:32)

• Einstein’s Dreams
• Tao Te Ching (1:33) (Book Episode) (Nat’s Book Notes)
• The Sovereign Individual (12:59) (Book Episode) (Nat’s Book Notes)
• The Fourth Turning (13:01) (Book Episode)
• Logicomix (22:41) (Book Episode)
• East of Eden (30:30) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes)
• The Unbearable Lightness of Being (32:11)
• The First World War (34:50)
• The Brothers K (34:51)
• Musashi (34:53)
• Infinite Jest (37:34) (Book Episode 1) (Book Episode 2) (Nat’s Book Notes)
• Atlas Shrugged