Psalms of Horror

"Traian Rareș Tuș will have the big chance to affirm himself in the most erudite scientific environments in the world and will bring along many remarkable messages. One of them refers to the waking of humanity from the sleep of reason and I want to believe that his voice - united with other lucid, responsible voices - will be able to change our dying world for the better."— Academician Ioan-Aurel Pop, President of the Romanian Academy

Traian Tuș, University of Oxford physicist and International Physics and Astrophysics Olympiad multi-medalist, takes an informed and often surprising look at one of humanity's greatest questions: how will the world end? In Psalms of Horror, he combines scientific rigor with accessible storytelling, providing a clear, structured perspective on modern apocalypses that have long captured human imagination and concern.

Organized by likelihood and avoidability, the book presents apocalypses ranging from ecological catastrophes and pandemics to universal-scale disasters and self-inflicted crises. Each scenario is analyzed with scientific reasoning while encouraging reflection on human nature, societal responsibility, and the choices that could shape our collective future.

Across 17 chapters, readers explore the mechanics and plausibility of each potential doomsday event, gaining insights into both the science behind the threats and their broader implications for civilization. Drawing on his research in physics, energy technologies, and astrophysics, as well as exploring applications of artificial intelligence and quantum devices, Traian brings a uniquely informed perspective that bridges cutting-edge science with real-world concerns.

Don't be afraid - be curious!