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Beyond

If you want to get to know the scientists behind the work even better, this is just the right place for you. In this section of Beyond, the researchers present books which have impacted their lives and their ways of thinking in meaningful ways. The books presented range from novels, to memoirs, to science books of all sorts. You can filter the books by genre or just scroll through the list. This is also a great way to get inspiration for your own reading!

Arno Villringer

The Betrothed
Up for drama? How about this 17th century tragic love story: Renzo and Lucia love each other, but their marriage is prevented by the tyrant Don Rodrigo, who covets Lucia. A wild game of hide-and-seek through northern Italy begins...
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Christophe Boesch

Evolution and the Theory of Games
For biologists, mathematicians and economists alike, John Maynard Smith lays out the basics of evolutionarily stable strategies in "Evolution and the Theory of Games". These theories lead to predictions of how behavior, sex and genetic systems of plants and animals will develop in evolution.
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Jonathan Donges

The Fabric of Reality
Quantum theory, evolution, computation, and the theory of knowledge: According to David Deutsch, these are the four strands that underlie all scientific explanations. Deutsch presents the complex matter with impressive clarity and enriches each chapter with definitions.
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Volker Haucke

Every Man Dies Alone
Today it seems inconceivable to some that something like the Third Reich could happen again. But how difficult it is to turn against the majority is shown by the true story of the Hans Fallada and his wife, who organized themselves in the Berlin underground after the death of their son at the front. A gripping thriller, a love story and above all a reminder to always stand up for your values.
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