The Twin Paradox Explained: Solving the Puzzle of Special Relativity

by Dave Karpinsky

Overview

Twin Paradox: Solving the Puzzle of Special Relativity is an accessible yet deeply insightful journey into one of physics' most mind-bending thought experiments. Written by renowned author and technologist Dave Karpinsky, this book unpacks the infamous scenario where one twin travels near light speed while the other remains on Earth-resulting in a profound age difference between them.

More than just a paradox, this real-world implication of Einstein's theory of Special Relativity reveals how time, space, and motion are far stranger than our everyday experience suggests. Karpinsky takes readers through the historical roots, theoretical foundations, and experimental confirmations of relativity with clarity and elegance-making complex ideas both engaging and understandable.

Explore the fundamentals of time dilation, space-time mechanics, and the role of acceleration in aging. Understand how real-world technologies like GPS rely on the very same principles once thought too abstract for daily life. From high-speed particle tests to space-based clocks, the evidence is compelling-and the implications, breathtaking.

Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned science enthusiast, Twin Paradox invites you to see the universe through a new lens, where time bends and reality stretches. It's not just about science-it's about changing how we understand our place in the cosmos.

Dave Karpinsky, PhD (ABD), MBA, PMP, Prosci, brings decades of experience explaining complex scientific and technological concepts with clarity and precision. This book continues his legacy of making the extraordinary both approachable and unforgettable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798898660260
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	07/14/2025
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

About Dave Karpinsky

Dave Karpinsky, PhD (ABD), MBA, PMP, Prosci, is a seasoned global executive, consultant, and author with over three decades of leadership in enterprise technology and transformation. With extensive experience delivering high-impact programs in over 60 countries, Dave has built a career at the intersection of business strategy, technology innovation, and operational excellence.

Dave's expertise spans enterprise systems, digital transformation, and organizational change management. He has led complex, multimillion-dollar programs across industries such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, life sciences, energy, finance, and the public sector. His background includes senior leadership roles at firms such as Accenture, McKinsey & Co., SAP, IBM, KPMG, and BearingPoint. Known for rescuing challenged initiatives and building scalable governance frameworks, Dave has become a go-to advisor for C-level leaders facing high-stakes delivery.

Fluent in four languages and culturally agile, Dave thrives in multinational environments, aligning global teams across diverse workstreams. He has directed mission-critical initiatives for Global 500 companies. His ability to bridge business and IT has enabled him to lead successful rollouts involving ERP, AI, CRM, data, analytics, cloud, and integration platforms.

Beyond delivery execution, Dave is a respected thought leader and educator. He has taught project management, business strategy, and information systems at Lawrence Technological University, University of Phoenix, and Colorado Technical University. As an author, he translates deep industry experience into practical, actionable guidance for professionals navigating complex challenges.

Dave holds an MBA in Technology Management, PhD in Information Systems, and maintains certifications in project management (PMP), organizational change (Prosci), and multiple SAP and Salesforce specializations. He is passionate about helping teams succeed in fast-changing environments and believes in building sustainable, resilient solutions that create long-term value.

Outside of work, Dave enjoys world travel, astrophotography, and performance cars. He brings the same curiosity and precision to his hobbies as he does to his profession—always learning, exploring, and pushing boundaries.