Cosmic Queries
StarTalk’s Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going
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Narrated by:
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Lauren Fortgang
About this listen
For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In this illuminating audiobook, Tyson and coauthor James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia - How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone? - and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining audiobook will engage and inspire listeners of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos.
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- Veprim Krasnici
- 03-06-21
Mind opening discussions and exciting topics
Disclaimer!
My review is subject to cultural bias as I am a fan of StarTalk.
I listen to StarTalk Cosmic Queries editions very often and I always end up sad and hungry for more at the end of the episode. The Cosmic Queries book is an excellent idea to extend those answers - however it still leaving me even hungrier for more.
The questions asked in this book make you wonder about our place in this universe and the possibilities of life in other planes. It also tackles some of the methods and assumptions used when researching for life in other parts of the universe - methods and assumptions that I think can be applied to any research in our lives.
I would end this now and leave it for you to explore this book and I hope there will be a sequel to this.
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- S_Kam
- 29-04-21
Strong (and Tall) voice of Science
In a world grappling with pandemic, anyone would think that people would be led by Science. No way....still there is vaccine hesitancy, squashing of the COVID rules and what not. In such a time, as Carl Sagan said, "Science is a candle in the dark". Who else can be a great ambassador of it other than Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Wonderful book. Great to hear but now I need to buy a physical one also to see nice photos.
We should all learn to ask right questions and try to seek answers to cosmic mysteries.
Finally - we all are ONE stardust !
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-04-21
Every word engages!
Such a brilliant book by an author who energises my learning. I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone !
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- Turkmonkie
- 08-06-21
Amazing
So interesting and answers a lot of questions. Well presented & well written. Really enjoyed the listen and will listen again
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- Lewi
- 05-07-21
First time!
Loved it. Took me a little while, but fascinating information. would read other books.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-08-22
great book, but Neil's tweets are annoying.
I really like all the information in this book, well said explanations and great reference material, but I got so annoyed with the tweets every few minutes. they were unnecessary and added nothing to the book itself.
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- Tomaszek
- 05-06-21
Dissapointing
I am really disappointed by this book. If you have any interest in cosmology or the universe you will unlikely learn anything new. The author repeats information and statements 3 or 4 times over and over, sometimes in the same chapter. Seems the purpose of the book was to advertise author's Twitter account as he quotes his own tweets several times in each chapter. Yup, you read it right. He actually put his tweets into the book. Unless you don't have any knowledge about cosmos and the universe, I can't recommend this book.
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- P. G. Welsh
- 26-06-21
Maybe it’s because I’m English…
but Lauren Fortgang’s delivery renders this unlistenable to me. I really struggle to understand what she’s saying with the huge leaps in pitch
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