When We Cease to Understand the World

"When We Cease to Understand the World" is a novel by Chilean writer Benjamín Labatut, exploring the thin line between genius and madness. The book presents a series of interconnected stories about outstanding scientists and thinkers of the 20th century whose discoveries changed the world but led them to personal tragedies. The author masterfully combines historical facts with fiction, creating a compelling narrative about the dark side of scientific progress.