Unless you and bugsbunnyak are in cahoots somehow - unlikely - that's two completely independent recommendations for The Road To Reality within 5 minutes, on HN. That's enough for me. Grabbing it. Thanks.
Not in cahoots at all, it really is a very interesting book. One of the most...different, I guess is the word, math/physics books I've read in quite a while.
Be warned, it might not be the best book for beginners, and in all honesty it's more a math book than a physics one, but if you feel at least somewhat math-competent, it's worth a read. At least I enjoyed it a lot.
As a professional programmer, I often feel as if I should be more on top of maths than I feel I am. Maybe this book is above my level. Only one way to find out!
