Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sandra Martha Dolinsky, María del Carmen Román de la Peña · first published 2017
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Why HN recommends it
A short, accessible tour of astrophysics ideas. It is a quick read that suits general readers and busy people who want a fast, engaging overview of the cosmos.
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A short book for almost all ages, it’s simply astrophysics for people in a hurry, taught by acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to know how the universe works!
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on “Ask HN: Are there any good tech or science related audio books?” ↗"AI Godfather" is... pretty fucking ludicrous. Prominent figure, notable researcher? Sure. But it's like calling Neil deGrasse Tyson (who I enjoy a lot; Astrophysics for People In A Hurry was great) the "Godfather of Physics". Both "there's not one" and "anyway, if there were, he wouldn't be it" apply.
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