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beentsy's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting and a bit mind expanding. Liked it a lot.
zackwilliams's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
chutten's review against another edition
3.0
Ah, science fact. Such a different kind of read from science fiction.
This author falls into the 'endlessly optimistic' camp. He picks out anecdotes from physics history to paint a picture of geniuses and collaborators being inspired and confounded by the mysteries of each age. Up-to-date as of last year, it is quite interesting for its view on modern advances in cosmology.
Good stuff, even though I disagree with some of his points (like how we're nearly done understanding the world. I have a feeling we're as certain and as wrong about that as we were 100 years ago at the advent of quantum physics.) and object to him using the first half of an otherwise-unrelated chapter to advertise his initiatives in Africa. It's important. It's science. It's showing results. But give it it's own chapter, don't shoe-horn it into 'The World in One Equation'. I wanted the equation and the story behind its creation.
This author falls into the 'endlessly optimistic' camp. He picks out anecdotes from physics history to paint a picture of geniuses and collaborators being inspired and confounded by the mysteries of each age. Up-to-date as of last year, it is quite interesting for its view on modern advances in cosmology.
Good stuff, even though I disagree with some of his points (like how we're nearly done understanding the world. I have a feeling we're as certain and as wrong about that as we were 100 years ago at the advent of quantum physics.) and object to him using the first half of an otherwise-unrelated chapter to advertise his initiatives in Africa. It's important. It's science. It's showing results. But give it it's own chapter, don't shoe-horn it into 'The World in One Equation'. I wanted the equation and the story behind its creation.
maisland's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A hopeful and insightful book which gives some historical context and demonstrates links between the typical modules and subjects covered in a first year physics degree. I've been trying to 'remember the joy' of physics after my first year and this book has helped to remind me why I'm doing my degree at all.
sabinereadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
"Merely to be alive, to experience and to appreciate the wonder of the universe, and to be able to share it with others, is a miracle."
leftoverjen's review against another edition
4.0
this one isn't as advanced as a few popular science books I've already read so in the first couple chapter I was a little bored. however, turok posses an almost sagan-like optimism and passion for recruiting new minds to science. his belief that we can and will make the world a better place with science is truly charming. and of course, his glowing description of Canada sealed the deal for a four-star rating
tmntfan's review
4.0
On a bit of a space and science kick recently and this the best out of what was on the shelf at the library fun. COuld be a bit preachy at times but it does line up with his message of needing all minds to look at bigger problems. wasn't really trying to guess at how quantum computers will be used but was more abstract about it. sounds both fascinating and terrifying. if you can prove that 2 things are linked no matter how far apart then prove that one is doing the opposite of the first when does the minority report come out? like the short introduction series, I'll probably check out more of these massy lectures (plus; its Canadian).
stefanygg's review
5.0
Un repaso de la física moderna, con un lenguaje sencillo y esperanzador, como una llamada de atención para dejar de ser testigos desinformados y dar ese paso a tomar acciones e involucrarte en la ciencia. Plantea la necesidad de mantener una mente inquisitiva, ahondar en las profundidades de todo aquello que damos por sentado y ser partícipes de lo que está por venir. El autor, además, nos llama a abogar por una ciencia más humana donde las ideas sean llevadas a cabo por mentes brillantes conectadas a nuestra humanidad y la naturaleza. Se necesitan urgentemente agentes de cambio, pero sobre todo agentes informados.