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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. What is zero?At first glance, it seems simple: nothing. A placeholder. An empty space between numbers. Yet few ideas in human history have shaped the world more profoundly.Zero: Finding Meaning in the Meaningless is an exploration of how one of humanity's strangest inventions transformed mathematics, science, philosophy, technology, and the way we understand reality itself. Tracing its origins across ancient civilizations and following its rise through centuries of discovery, this book uncovers the remarkable story behind the number we often take for granted.But this is more than a history of mathematics.Blending history, psychology, philosophy, and reflection, Zero examines why humans struggle with the concept of "nothing," how absence can hold meaning, and why the smallest ideas often carry the greatest influence. Along the way, familiar concepts begin to feel unfamiliar again as the book asks deeper questions about perception, value, identity, and the invisible frameworks shaping our lives every day.How can nothing become something?Why does emptiness make us uncomfortable?And how did a symbol once feared and rejected become essential to nearly every aspect of modern life?Written in an accessible and thought-provoking style, Zero invites readers into a journey through ancient discoveries, intellectual revolutions, and the human mind itself. Whether you are interested in history, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, or simply the hidden meaning behind ordinary things, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of humanity's most overlooked ideas.Because sometimes, understanding nothing can change the way we see everything.About the AuthorI'm Gavin Calow, a Canadian student and aspiring author with a fascination for history, mathematics, psychology, and philosophy. What began as a simple curiosity about the number zero gradually became a much larger exploration of meaning, perception, and the way ideas shape the world around us. Zero: Finding Meaning in the Meaningless is my first published book. Check out my author page at ! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. What is zero?At first glance, it seems simple: nothing. A placeholder. An empty space between numbers. Yet few ideas in human history have shaped the world more profoundly.Zero: Finding Meaning in the Meaningless is an exploration of how one of humanity's strangest inventions transformed mathematics, science, philosophy, technology, and the way we understand reality itself. Tracing its origins across ancient civilizations and following its rise through centuries of discovery, this book uncovers the remarkable story behind the number we often take for granted.But this is more than a history of mathematics.Blending history, psychology, philosophy, and reflection, Zero examines why humans struggle with the concept of "nothing," how absence can hold meaning, and why the smallest ideas often carry the greatest influence. Along the way, familiar concepts begin to feel unfamiliar again as the book asks deeper questions about perception, value, identity, and the invisible frameworks shaping our lives every day.How can nothing become something?Why does emptiness make us uncomfortable?And how did a symbol once feared and rejected become essential to nearly every aspect of modern life?Written in an accessible and thought-provoking style, Zero invites readers into a journey through ancient discoveries, intellectual revolutions, and the human mind itself. Whether you are interested in history, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, or simply the hidden meaning behind ordinary things, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of humanity's most overlooked ideas.Because sometimes, understanding nothing can change the way we see everything.About the AuthorI'm Gavin Calow, a Canadian student and aspiring author with a fascination for history, mathematics, psychology, and philosophy. What began as a simple curiosity about the number zero gradually became a much larger exploration of meaning, perception, and the way ideas shape the world around us. Zero: Finding Meaning in the Meaningless is my first published book. Check out my author page at ! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…