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The Science Of Discworld by Terry Pratchett

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Dec 19, 11

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Read from December 06 to 19, 2011

From the true beginning of the universe to the end of "humanity". The Science of Discworld takes us through this journey in 2 ways. First is via our own beginnings... from the big bang, the creation of atoms, the creation of worlds, the evolution of life & the evolution of intelligence. The second is comparing this through a parallel narrative set in the Unseen University where the wizards are studying a newly-formed universe in a ball. This is to help our own mind-boggling science seem a little easier to comprehend.

I enjoyed the wizard's story part of the book. The early physics parts made me remember why I quit A-level physics (my brain tended to steam quite a bit). as soon as we hit biology & evolution I was in my element.

A good way to get to know & understand the formation of EVERYTHING.

Shame about the crabs!

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