GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-10-04 · science
‘Learning about physics changed my life’: author Hernan Diaz on his new novel Ply
Curated by Vishakha
Perspective
I’m intrigued by how fiction can make quantum physics more accessible. My curiosity is piqued about the methods used to translate complex ideas into narrative.
Source summary
The Pulitzer-Prize-winning author joins us to talk about his time visiting CERN and communicating quantum physics in fiction.
Original reporting: Nature · Published 2026-10-02