Clinton's review
Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
by Neil Degrasse Tyson
Clinton's review
Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil Degrasse Tyson
Clinton's review
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I really enjoy the way Tyson can write about science. He's able to take very complex topics and glean out the fascinating parts. He rarely invokes higher mathematics, instead relying on his amazement with the complexity of nature to relate subject matter.
I actually listened to the audiobook version of this in the car. This made for some very difficult driving moments as I tried to capture the sheer magnitude of the subjects while navigating Houston traffic. The last few essays on his opinions about religion are certainly challenging, without the typical scientific disdain for religion. The issues he raises cannot by ignored by a scientific believer (or believing scientist) - but he manages to raise these issues without being condescending or patronizing.
I used to think that the coolest way to die would be being hit by a meteorite. I've changed that: for a great way to leave this Universe, you can't match being sucked into a black hole.
I actually listened to the audiobook version of this in the car. This made for some very difficult driving moments as I tried to capture the sheer magnitude of the subjects while navigating Houston traffic. The last few essays on his opinions about religion are certainly challenging, without the typical scientific disdain for religion. The issues he raises cannot by ignored by a scientific believer (or believing scientist) - but he manages to raise these issues without being condescending or patronizing.
I used to think that the coolest way to die would be being hit by a meteorite. I've changed that: for a great way to leave this Universe, you can't match being sucked into a black hole.
