The book thoroughly takes the reader into the understandings of one modern physicists’ view of the world he has discovered. Trefil describes self-contained journeys of discovery, each starting with common or familiar and eventually after a step-by-step chain of reasoning, ending in profound metaphysical question or towards the ultimate question of our reality.

The Unexpected Vista describes the varying questions from simple to the ever so intricately stated forms, answered by the few laws of nature through the perception or vista of a modern physicist. In this process makes a conclusion that the natural world is an interconnected web of phenomena, thus stating that these phenomena’s have common roots and are governed by a few basic laws of nature. Trefil utilizes carefully selected questions and shows us the way that modern physicist view the world they discovered. The ideas presented are of parallel to the thoughts of mine. The book makes clear that it is a non-universal perception but by my personal conclusion it is those thoroughly trained in the field of physics that are in accordance with my logistics, that make me presently in agreement, although majority of the information was being gathered at the time the book was read.

Reading the book through my own vista I am instinctually caused to note one main interpretation regarding my philosophies of human relations. This gather has made not necessarily solidify but help clarify that human perception on social issues although all relative and obviously varying has a truth, in which all knowledge and wisdom in all aspects are seemingly conclusive towards a universal truth. The only thing that separates opinions is its unbalanced distribution of knowledge.

Collectively my knowledge is still but the size of a raindrop in comparison the size of our universe. Lucky enough, if u want to call it that, I was able to find a book while being attracted to its title and its regards to anthropology as stated in the introduction. My attraction to physics is existent, but it has been because of my laziness and awareness of large masses of scientists studying physics that has caused me to not take advantage of the necessary knowledge. I have finally found the passion for understanding physics.

In relation to science and technology in society this book is of great relevance, it in search for ultimate answers to the ultimate questions that flow through mind. Trefil begins one of his voyages of discovery by explaining how an ordinary refrigerator works and with step-by-step chains of reasoning takes the mind to the understandings of thermodynamics and even from that point guides continuously to the discussion of the ultimate fate of the universe. This is an emphasis of how every phenomena of the universe is interconnected and theoretically governed by a few laws of nature. Much is to be learned from the book, which will trigger further understandings of other scientific questions. Generally the book suggest the understanding and continuous emphasis of the “philosophical underpinnings.” He believes that the current state of science is too focused on the new and spectacular and that it is these “philosophical underpinnings” that enhance the appreciation of modern science.

The Unexpected Vista has created a solidified perception of science especially physics. To this day all the views and concepts of the book seem universal and are a good basis of study to abide by, Trefil’s views maintain to this day. This book like many others has shaped personality traits and given vast and profound knowledge to me, I recommend this book to any reader who has a passion of knowledge and holds the opinion high that knowledge is wisdom and is a path to ultimate truths. Nothing of my knowledge could contest what this book has provided for me, I don’t believe that any source has provided a viable argument to Trefil’s unexpected vista.

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