Hernan Diaz discusses dystopian future and physics in new novel Ply
Author Hernan Diaz spoke with Nature on October 2, 2026, about his latest book Ply which blends a dystopian future with questions about selfhood.
Podcast episode features author interview
The podcast episode aired on the Nature platform to discuss the new release. Diaz shares how learning physics transformed his personal perspective during the writing process. The conversation took place as part of a regular series featuring literary works.
Novel explores advanced science themes
The story presents a vision of life in a dystopian setting for readers to consider. Advanced physics concepts appear within the narrative to examine the structure of spacetime itself. The book asks whether scientific tools can be used to unravel the fabric of reality.
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