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rafaeleaton's review against another edition
3.0
Not as compelling as "13 things..."
Still a fun read.
Still a fun read.
jpfriday's review against another edition
4.0
"We don’t know what is impossible. But if we can imagine it, perhaps nature has a way to realise it." (WAY behind on book reviews, but don't worry, I read still!) Fascinating book exploring the rough new edges of science today, from transgenics to hypercomputing, the irrelevance of time to the nature of consciousness. Brooks has an accessible style, weaving personal histories, peer-reviewed (non-alternative) facts, and a low-key sense of humor all together. Some chapters were more exciting for me (the epigenetics section is especially well-written), but your mileage will vary!
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