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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry | Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Bookfan1414

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry | Neil deGrasse Tyson

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This man‘s voice is downright relaxing. I need him to teach me more astrophysics.

dabbe I just 🖤 him. Where was he when I wanted to major in astronomy back in the 80s? 😂 12mo

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry | Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Tyson's storytelling had me feeling like I was cruising through space, witnessing stars being born and galaxies colliding. And let me tell you, he's got this knack for explaining crazy complicated stuff in a way that just makes sense, you know? It's like chatting with a super smart buddy who's really good at breaking things down....
Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6379606178

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Natetheworld

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry | Neil deGrasse Tyson

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"Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" scratches an itch, but doesn't satisfy a deeper longing. I suppose that's the point. 3/5 Stars

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry | Neil deGrasse Tyson

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“We are stardust brought to life, then empowered by the universe to figure itself out—and we have only just begun.”
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(1)“During our brief stay on planet Earth, we owe ourselves and our descendants the opportunity to explore - in part because it's fun to do. But there's a far nobler reason. 3y

meenareads (2) The day our knowledge of the cosmos ceases to expand, we risk regressing to the childish view that the universe figuratively and literally revolves around us. In that bleak world, arms-bearing, resource-hungry people and nations would be prone to act on their 'low contracted prejudices.' 3y

meenareads (3) And that would be the last gasp of human enlightenment - until the rise of a visionary new culture that could once again embrace, rather than fear, the cosmic perspective.”

With NASA releasing the images from James Webb Telescope, I fancied writing my thoughts on this as I started to ponder about my place in the universe and oomph, which this book alludes. 3y

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meenareads (4) To me, professional supremacy is when one can enunciate the intricacies to a rookie. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, the renowned astrophysicist and Raj's nemesis in The Big Bang Theory, has done it in his book, Astrophysics For People in a Hurry. It was a while ago I listened to this, but the thoughts are afresh in my mind.

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meenareads (5) Narrated by the author, it was soothing as he reveals the sublime and the most exciting ideas in astrophysics. He weaves a story of the past, present, and future of the universe, with generous amounts of spirituality, humanity, and a cosmic perspective.

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meenareads (6) I am humbled, as I do not live simply in this universe, the universe lives within me.
I am grounded as I understood the universe doesn't have to make sense to me.
The whys, whats, and hows this gave me will take me on an un-ending journey to seek answers I know I will never find 3y

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