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iriniv's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
Ο Hawkin γράφει πολύ ξεκάθαρα και φέρνει καλά παραδείγματα για να μας προσεγγίσει στην αστροφυσική. Υπάρχουν αρκετές επαναλήψεις, που δεν είναι καν αρνητικές, αφού συνεισφέρουν στην εμπέδωση. Εν τέλη η αστροφυσική παραμένει ένας τομέας που αναδεικνύει πόσο μικρό, ασήμαντο και πάνω απ’όλα ευάλωτο είναι το είδος μας. Ο Hawkin παραμένει αισιόδοξος, εγώ λίγο λιγότερο.
missmultitasking's review against another edition
3.0
El libro podría haberse llamado “Preguntas sobre la cría del estornino en cautividad” y aún así habría servido para lo que Hawking quería: hablar de física. De vez en cuando se acuerda del tema a tratar e intenta volver, para perderse de nuevo en reflexiones.
Es difícil no tenerle cariño al libro como es difícil no tenérselo al autor. Su optimismo, su humor, su presencia ante la muerte… Puede ser un libro interesante sobre física pero se vuelve entrañable por quién lo escribe.
Mención especial al recorrido histórico de la física en cada pregunta. Al final la ciencia se hace en colaboración y Hawking no duda en recordarlo. Lástima que al final no tuviera su Nobel.
Es difícil no tenerle cariño al libro como es difícil no tenérselo al autor. Su optimismo, su humor, su presencia ante la muerte… Puede ser un libro interesante sobre física pero se vuelve entrañable por quién lo escribe.
Mención especial al recorrido histórico de la física en cada pregunta. Al final la ciencia se hace en colaboración y Hawking no duda en recordarlo. Lástima que al final no tuviera su Nobel.
casimomo's review against another edition
4.0
A great book by a great man, explaining extremely complex problems and answers in an accesible way.
andy2712's review against another edition
5.0
Stephen Hawking was the the greatest mind of our time and one of the greatest scientists the human race has ever seen. Read this book if you haven’t already. And when you finish go read his other books.
I first fell in love with Hawking and his writing when I read *A Brief History of Time* when I was in high school. It opened my mind to so many things and I credit Hawking with at least partially shaping who I am today.
The man has a way with words that I envy. He takes some of the most challenging and complicated ideas humans have ever conceived and puts them into the simplest most relatable terms. He’s incredibly humble, funny, kind and thoughtful.
The afterword by his daughter made me tear up. I worry that humankind will never know another person like him in my lifetime.
I first fell in love with Hawking and his writing when I read *A Brief History of Time* when I was in high school. It opened my mind to so many things and I credit Hawking with at least partially shaping who I am today.
The man has a way with words that I envy. He takes some of the most challenging and complicated ideas humans have ever conceived and puts them into the simplest most relatable terms. He’s incredibly humble, funny, kind and thoughtful.
The afterword by his daughter made me tear up. I worry that humankind will never know another person like him in my lifetime.
happy_proper's review against another edition
5.0
Stephen Hawking writes about some interesting topics. Each question gets about 20 - 30 pages and he writes it so easily almost anyone can understand it. While I didn't read all of it (bc I don't really care about black holes) I enjoyed most other topics.
This was my first book from Stephen Hawking, but I don't think it was my last of him. If you are interested in some of the topics and want to know the opinion of a very intelligent man, go for it.
This was my first book from Stephen Hawking, but I don't think it was my last of him. If you are interested in some of the topics and want to know the opinion of a very intelligent man, go for it.
codrin23's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.0
Opinions, speculations and repetitions. The fact that the book contains the word answers in the title is misleading.
It is easy to read and well structured at least, but most of the content seems based on the dialogue from the sitcom the Big Bang Theory, i.e., a joke.
It is easy to read and well structured at least, but most of the content seems based on the dialogue from the sitcom the Big Bang Theory, i.e., a joke.
dinsdale's review against another edition
5.0
What can be better than this?! Stephen's last book is just perfect! If you are going to buy this book, buy the Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition as it includes the bonus content of five tributes from notable friends of Stephen.
In Brief Answers to the Big Questions Stephen answers ten of humankind's most pressing questions succinctly with a combination of incredible scientific insight and humor. His arguments are presented in easy-to-digest twenty-or-so page chapters. Stephen is writing for the layperson so most of this book is accessible to the average science enthusiast, although some of the subjects required more of a deep dive and my head was sent spinning like it did while reading his A Brief History of Time.
Some of my favorite chapters were: Is there a God?, How did it all begin?, Will artificial intelligence outsmart us?, and Will we survive on Earth?. While Stephen isn't an expert in all of the ten subjects he writes about in this book, he has a unique insight and presents interesting rationalizations for each. He also writes about his expertise in What is inside a black hole?, and Is time travel possible? and these chapters will blow your mind.
Also great in this book are the Forward written by actor Eddie Redmayne, the Introduction written by theoretical physicist Kip Thorne, and the Afterword written by daughter Lucy Hawking. Redmayne talked about spending months with Hawking prior to portraying him in the most excellent 2014 film The Theory of Everything and how he became a close friend to Stephen and his family. His family asked him to give a reading at Stephen's funeral. His portrayal of Stephen in the movie was incredible and lauded by Stephen, his family, and critics alike. Lucy Hawking's afterword is a poignant and touching tribute to her father and you will pause several times during these six pages as you will not be able to see through the water buildup over your corneas. She gives you an insight in to Stephen the father, his perseverance while battling ALS, and modesty regarding his fame. What a beautifully written chapter this is.
Brief Answers to the Big Questions is the last message from one of the greatest minds of our time. It was moving to see his grave in Westminster Abbey between Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin during my trip to London in August. He is missed.
In Brief Answers to the Big Questions Stephen answers ten of humankind's most pressing questions succinctly with a combination of incredible scientific insight and humor. His arguments are presented in easy-to-digest twenty-or-so page chapters. Stephen is writing for the layperson so most of this book is accessible to the average science enthusiast, although some of the subjects required more of a deep dive and my head was sent spinning like it did while reading his A Brief History of Time.
Some of my favorite chapters were: Is there a God?, How did it all begin?, Will artificial intelligence outsmart us?, and Will we survive on Earth?. While Stephen isn't an expert in all of the ten subjects he writes about in this book, he has a unique insight and presents interesting rationalizations for each. He also writes about his expertise in What is inside a black hole?, and Is time travel possible? and these chapters will blow your mind.
Also great in this book are the Forward written by actor Eddie Redmayne, the Introduction written by theoretical physicist Kip Thorne, and the Afterword written by daughter Lucy Hawking. Redmayne talked about spending months with Hawking prior to portraying him in the most excellent 2014 film The Theory of Everything and how he became a close friend to Stephen and his family. His family asked him to give a reading at Stephen's funeral. His portrayal of Stephen in the movie was incredible and lauded by Stephen, his family, and critics alike. Lucy Hawking's afterword is a poignant and touching tribute to her father and you will pause several times during these six pages as you will not be able to see through the water buildup over your corneas. She gives you an insight in to Stephen the father, his perseverance while battling ALS, and modesty regarding his fame. What a beautifully written chapter this is.
Brief Answers to the Big Questions is the last message from one of the greatest minds of our time. It was moving to see his grave in Westminster Abbey between Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin during my trip to London in August. He is missed.