Scientists who believe in ghosts, billionaires trying to figure out if the universe is a video game simulation, and sports stars searching for ways to harness cosmic energy. These are some of the stories featured in the book. The theory of everything else (Captain Swing). These are compiled by journalist and writer Dan Schreiber and, beyond being an entertaining journey through utterly delusional beliefs, they also serve to show how some of the people who have made groundbreaking discoveries in the scientific field simultaneously believe in surreal theories.

It may seem silly. It is the tapping, a self-help technique that involves using fingertips to perform acupressure while counteracting negative emotions with breathing exercises and positive affirmations. A technique that has generated skepticism among some mental health professionals.