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katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
Topical science themes covered in an accessible way.
Popular science writing, but with a bit of meat.
In fifteen chapters the author/narrator covers a wide variety of contemporary issues, some all too relevant this year (vaccination in a COVID world). By asking general questions, he covers the history of such subjects, how they have developed and where they are both now and are going in the future.
The cost of medicines, diets, depression, drugs, euthanasia, but also some questions that resonate: why aren’t you in jail? Why are you working a b******t job? A full lifetime of questions, that cover the environment, bodies, society, moral issues.
I did find the author’s focus on Irish figures a little distracting and not broad enough, though of course we all have our own country and area of interest. But the variety of subjects was excellent, I enjoyed the format of general questions then getting down to the science. Covering the background as well as relevant modern issues for each question worked to give a full picture.
The author makes an engaging narrator and even gives us a personal perspective when some issues come close to the bone for him.
I really enjoyed listening to this. Some great details I didn’t know, with regards to history of drugs for example. This wasn’t academic enough to put readers/listeners off, it’s accessible and with a touch of lightness about it, while covering a range of important topics that might send you seeking out more in-depth information.
A good starting point for someone interested in scientific concepts but who doesn’t feel confident about difficult-looking volumes.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing an Audible copy.
Popular science writing, but with a bit of meat.
In fifteen chapters the author/narrator covers a wide variety of contemporary issues, some all too relevant this year (vaccination in a COVID world). By asking general questions, he covers the history of such subjects, how they have developed and where they are both now and are going in the future.
The cost of medicines, diets, depression, drugs, euthanasia, but also some questions that resonate: why aren’t you in jail? Why are you working a b******t job? A full lifetime of questions, that cover the environment, bodies, society, moral issues.
I did find the author’s focus on Irish figures a little distracting and not broad enough, though of course we all have our own country and area of interest. But the variety of subjects was excellent, I enjoyed the format of general questions then getting down to the science. Covering the background as well as relevant modern issues for each question worked to give a full picture.
The author makes an engaging narrator and even gives us a personal perspective when some issues come close to the bone for him.
I really enjoyed listening to this. Some great details I didn’t know, with regards to history of drugs for example. This wasn’t academic enough to put readers/listeners off, it’s accessible and with a touch of lightness about it, while covering a range of important topics that might send you seeking out more in-depth information.
A good starting point for someone interested in scientific concepts but who doesn’t feel confident about difficult-looking volumes.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing an Audible copy.
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funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
fonril's review against another edition
4.0
He's become ever present in the media since Covid but I was actually aware of Professor Luke O'Neill in the years B.C. (Before Covid). I have a real bit of grá for him, which is why people I know say things like "Your fella was on the radio...." I must over share my little scientific crush.