In a Flight of Starlings

In this engaging audiobook, Nobel laureate Giorgio Parisi explores the fascinating principles of complexity in the world around us, using the flight patterns of starlings as a gateway to understanding intricate systems from atoms to ecosystems. Reflecting on his scientific journey, he highlights the importance of serendipity, interdisciplinary connections, and the societal value of science, bringing complex ideas into everyday life. Part scientific treatise, part thought-provoking odyssey, the book invites listeners to discover wonder and order amid chaos in the natural and human-made worlds.