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Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100
4.5/10
I had high hopes butwas disappointed with this book. A lot of it sounded like my out of touch college professors trying to sound like they have a good grasp on what is going on today by taking one potential technological breakthrough then telling me how it's going to change the world.
Near the end he gets to his specialty which is physics rather than technology and the last 1/4 of the book is pretty good, but overall is say skip this one. If you're looking for a good futurist book, the author's Future of Humanity is MUCH better
I had high hopes butwas disappointed with this book. A lot of it sounded like my out of touch college professors trying to sound like they have a good grasp on what is going on today by taking one potential technological breakthrough then telling me how it's going to change the world.
Near the end he gets to his specialty which is physics rather than technology and the last 1/4 of the book is pretty good, but overall is say skip this one. If you're looking for a good futurist book, the author's Future of Humanity is MUCH better
As expected, this deals largely with how badly we're treating the Earth. The author give many facts and makes many connections. Some parts are good, others are very slow and drag on. I think there are a lot of better books about how were wrecking our home than this one
This book is not what it says it is. While it claims to be about what the future will be like, it is almost entirely philosophy. The author gives his ideas as to why history went the way it did, while pushing his own philosophy very hard. A weak attempt is made at projecting this philosophy into the future.
There were a few good parts, but they can be found in pretty much any other futurist book.
If you agree with the author's philosophy, you'll love this book, but don't sell it as something that it's not.
There were a few good parts, but they can be found in pretty much any other futurist book.
If you agree with the author's philosophy, you'll love this book, but don't sell it as something that it's not.
7/10
I really liked the main theme of this book - marine mammal conservation. I liked learning about how we have got where we are. I never thought about naval sonar killed whales, but it makes total sense (it isn't really disputed anyway) - this book made me think about the delicate balance between national defense and preservation of our environment. There is not an easy answer.
I would have rated it higher, but I want a fan of all the court battles and such. While that is an important part of the narrative, I didn't find it compelling reading. The book is definitely worth a read no matter your opinion on the matter.
I really liked the main theme of this book - marine mammal conservation. I liked learning about how we have got where we are. I never thought about naval sonar killed whales, but it makes total sense (it isn't really disputed anyway) - this book made me think about the delicate balance between national defense and preservation of our environment. There is not an easy answer.
I would have rated it higher, but I want a fan of all the court battles and such. While that is an important part of the narrative, I didn't find it compelling reading. The book is definitely worth a read no matter your opinion on the matter.
7/10
A very insightful book following a doctor and his turn to becoming a patient. He looks for meaning in his life after being diagnosed with cancer, and makes some pretty big decisions along the way. You will contemplate your own mortality while reading.
While good, if you're looking for a book dealing with life and death, I would recommend Bering Mortal by Atul Gawande.
A very insightful book following a doctor and his turn to becoming a patient. He looks for meaning in his life after being diagnosed with cancer, and makes some pretty big decisions along the way. You will contemplate your own mortality while reading.
While good, if you're looking for a book dealing with life and death, I would recommend Bering Mortal by Atul Gawande.
5/10
This is a fun book, but not really complex at all (it's mostly the main character went here, did this, then went to the next place and did the next thing, etc). It's written for younger readers and I think teenagers would really like it (I would have).
This is a fun book, but not really complex at all (it's mostly the main character went here, did this, then went to the next place and did the next thing, etc). It's written for younger readers and I think teenagers would really like it (I would have).
3/10
This is not for the average reader. I would advise only those with a strong cosmology background to read it. I had a very difficult time keeping up at all.
The book builds upon itself throughout, so if you miss something, you'll be lost for most or all of the book. To further complicate things, this goes through the history of theories of cosmology, so after trying to understand something, you find out in the next chapterv that the theory was wrong anyway
If cosmology is your thing and your want to know how we got where we are, you'll probably like this, but it was far to in depth for me
This is not for the average reader. I would advise only those with a strong cosmology background to read it. I had a very difficult time keeping up at all.
The book builds upon itself throughout, so if you miss something, you'll be lost for most or all of the book. To further complicate things, this goes through the history of theories of cosmology, so after trying to understand something, you find out in the next chapterv that the theory was wrong anyway
If cosmology is your thing and your want to know how we got where we are, you'll probably like this, but it was far to in depth for me
7/10
I was happily surprised by this one. Historical fiction is my last favorite genre, but this one surprised me.
I enjoyed reading about Eliza Hamilton's life and the various turns it took. The biggest downside, which is common among all historical fiction, is that the line is never clear between fiction and reality.
I was happily surprised by this one. Historical fiction is my last favorite genre, but this one surprised me.
I enjoyed reading about Eliza Hamilton's life and the various turns it took. The biggest downside, which is common among all historical fiction, is that the line is never clear between fiction and reality.
I read this as part of a summer reading challenge, so it's not a book I was even remotely interested in.
That being said - I can't imagine recommending this book to anyone unless they specifically said "I'm looking for a murder mystery involving Egyptian jewelry that takes place on the maiden voyage of a luxury cruise ship". Even then I'd recommend it only with hesitation.
That being said - I can't imagine recommending this book to anyone unless they specifically said "I'm looking for a murder mystery involving Egyptian jewelry that takes place on the maiden voyage of a luxury cruise ship". Even then I'd recommend it only with hesitation.
Excellent the second time through. Buzz puts forth an inspiring roadmap for our continuing space exploration