javier_coronel's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
3.0
In the book to accompany the TV series of the same name Professor Brian Cox links human evolution to the development of our exploration of space - or tries to...
In fact this is a confused and confusing book. There are two stories trying to work together but they don't really manage it. The story of the development of space exploration and understanding is well put together and whilst some of the maths and concepts may be beyond the average reader, it doesn't become a 'textbook' of quantum physics. The parts about human development are also interesting but they don't seem to fit in with the physics.
This feels like a good idea that is in fact a rather self-indulgent vanity project and it's all about the 'rock'n'roll physicist'
In fact this is a confused and confusing book. There are two stories trying to work together but they don't really manage it. The story of the development of space exploration and understanding is well put together and whilst some of the maths and concepts may be beyond the average reader, it doesn't become a 'textbook' of quantum physics. The parts about human development are also interesting but they don't seem to fit in with the physics.
This feels like a good idea that is in fact a rather self-indulgent vanity project and it's all about the 'rock'n'roll physicist'
sergeus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book is transformational. It can legitimately change how you view the world.
There are so many things to love about it: it's informative, it's humorous, and most of all, it's hopeful. That hope, based in a reverential appreciation for everything in the universe and achieved by humanity, is something that's easy to lose sight of in everyday life. This book puts it back into perspective.
This book has also changed how I think about physics - my intuitive understanding of physical motion was undoubtedly Newtonian before I read this. Now, I think it can properly be a bit more relativistic.
You should read this book. *Everyone* should read this book.
There are so many things to love about it: it's informative, it's humorous, and most of all, it's hopeful. That hope, based in a reverential appreciation for everything in the universe and achieved by humanity, is something that's easy to lose sight of in everyday life. This book puts it back into perspective.
This book has also changed how I think about physics - my intuitive understanding of physical motion was undoubtedly Newtonian before I read this. Now, I think it can properly be a bit more relativistic.
You should read this book. *Everyone* should read this book.
thunguyen's review against another edition
5.0
This books is definitely out of my grasp in terms of physics and mathematics but I love it.
The writing is of literature quality and not at all textbook dry even when explaining all the science and equations. The voice acting was poetic yet straight forward, factual but not geeky.
This makes me want to watch the series now, and wondering what the latest theory in cosmos science's got to say now in 2022. Are we still alone, still both insignificant and miraculous?
The writing is of literature quality and not at all textbook dry even when explaining all the science and equations. The voice acting was poetic yet straight forward, factual but not geeky.
This makes me want to watch the series now, and wondering what the latest theory in cosmos science's got to say now in 2022. Are we still alone, still both insignificant and miraculous?
hannxm's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a big fan of Brian Cox and this book made me love him even more. This wasn't just a purely scientific book, it was a sometimes comical and witty love letter to humanity, with the occasional moment of holding up a mirror to us all and making us reflect on what we're doing to our planet.
This book answers all of those big questions you've ever had about life, where we came from, why are we the lucky ones to have been created on one planet in such a vast universe, where life came from etc.
Every question I've ever had about the universe was answered and explained in layman terms and I think that's what makes this book incredible.
This book answers all of those big questions you've ever had about life, where we came from, why are we the lucky ones to have been created on one planet in such a vast universe, where life came from etc.
Every question I've ever had about the universe was answered and explained in layman terms and I think that's what makes this book incredible.
o_w_e_n's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
imogens_corner's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25