“A smorgasbord of ideas.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Offers a rare chance to discover big ideas before they hit the mainstream.” — New York Times Book Review
“Fun and inspirational. … This engaging collection can be read from cover to cover or browsed as interest dictates, but all inquisitive readers will enjoy it. Highly recommended…” — Library Journal
“Characteristically thought-provoking and reliably cross-disciplinary, This Explains Everything is a must-read in its entirety.” — Brain Pickings
“A collection of essays by big thinkers answering big questions [should be] deeply satisfying. And This Explains Everything delivers.” — New Scientist
“The most stimulating English-language reading to be had from anywhere in the world.” — The Canberra Times
“Delivers an intellectual mélange you can dip into and savor. ... The reader gets something new at each turn of the page.” — New York Journal of Books
“A collection that reads like the best TED talks ever. It’s an absolute pleasure to read.” — FAREED ZAKARIA
“Rich in mental fodder. ... An indispensable way to sample thinking from many corners of the intellectual spectrum.” — Pop Matters