An easily readable account of, most distinctively, how the wider culture became influenced by quantum-physics concepts such as "quantum leaps", uncertainty, complementarity, randomness, Schrödinger's cat, and the many-worlds interpretation. Humanists take note: "Understanding and appreciating quantum language and imagery -- along with the ability to recognize its misuse in fruitloopery -- is part of what it means to be an educated person today." (p 278)