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Carlo Rovelli

Theoretical physicist; loop quantum gravity researcher

An Italian theoretical physicist whose work helped establish loop quantum gravity. His documented reading selections explore time, its physical description, and its experience in literature.

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Books Carlo Rovelli recommends, documented so far

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Physics Philosophy Time

The Direction of Time

by Hans Reichenbach

Documented citation: Carlo Rovelli recommends Reichenbach’s clear account of time and the physical distinction between past and future.

Documented citation · Recommended

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The best books on Time

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Five Books · 2018-05-11 · accessed 2026-10-01

interview · Direct reading endorsement

Direct interview selection and positive discussion of Reichenbach;2025update not counted as another event.

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Physics Philosophy Time

Time’s Arrow and Archimedes’ Point

by Huw Price · 1996

Documented citation: Carlo Rovelli recommends Price’s book for challenging familiar assumptions about the direction of time.

Documented citation · Recommended

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The best books on Time

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Five Books · 2018-05-11 · accessed 2026-10-01

interview · Direct reading endorsement

Direct interview fourth selection, positive account of learning from Price.

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Fiction History Russia

Anna Karenina

by Leo Tolstoy · 1878

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Leo Tolstoy · Novelist

Documented citation: Carlo Rovelli praises rereading Anna Karenina.

Documented citation · Recommended

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Carlo Rovelli: books of my life

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The Guardian · 2023-02-24 · accessed 2026-10-01

article · Direct reading endorsement

Positive rereading endorsement.

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