Terri

A really interesting reading

Revisado: 03-26-16

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book it’s certainly a major accomplishment worth every penny. I think “Cosmosapiens” should be voted as the best science book of the year.
The book is eloquently and unbiasedly written with a tinge of sarcasm and humour. The author, John Hands, addresses historical concepts and current scientific orthodoxies in a clear and understandable way. This is a book that deserves to be read by anyone interested in science in general and the state of our knowledge today. I entirely agree that we need to approach science with an open mind, but J.H goes knowledgeably further. He dares to ask unapologetically scientific questions that need to be asked

Although the author John Hands feels that science is the right tool for allowing humans to understand ourselves, he is happy to highlight controversies in sciences' leading edge beliefs. He explicitly highlights the many aspects of science’s limitations. John hands' musings in logic and scientific facts, to produce a thoughtfully treaty for the eternally curious mind with emphasis on approaching science with an open mind, is not relegated by conformist trends. Science should base on tangible and proven evidence not on conjectural and speculative mathematical calculation to suit a theory. eg I like string theories but with all it's parallel universes, looped graviton, complex mathematics I feel it has become more of a conjecture than a reality
About time that a book such as this was published.

What other book might you compare Cosmosapiens to and why?

Not many this book is on its own...

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

the cosmology and physic bit..

Any additional comments?

A must read book

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 1 persona

honest and well written, witty and magical

Revisado: 07-31-14

What did you love best about Farewell to Reality?

I entirely agree with Jim Baggott . This book, in my opinion, is very realistic and well written.
It reinforces, if not going a step further than “Time Reborn by Lee Smolin)”
I am not qualified to pass judgement on theoretical physics, but I have to agree with the author. it sound like the judgement passed by Mr Baggot in criticising theoretical physics and addressing it as Fairytale physics, is well founded and well deserved.
Unfortunately, science is a game of patience. to prove or disprove a theory can take some time. But lately scientists have been expounding theoretical work such as ‘strings, supersymmetry, SUSIE, brane worlds” works that that can only be proven mathematically.
This book provides a much-needed antidote. It’s informed, comprehensive, and balanced.
Baggot in Farewell to Reality and Lee Smolin inTime Reborn both are one hundred percent spot on in their assumptions. Theoretical science has become more of a religion than a proven science. I will most certainly read it again. And certainly recommend it. The book is well narrated and supremely written

Who was your favorite character and why?

The author honesty

Which character – as performed by Philip Rose – was your favorite?

Extremely credible and very professionally

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I think we need more author prepared to challenge the status quo

Any additional comments?

Worth reading it

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 2 personas

This book, is morass of idea and words

Revisado: 08-02-13

What disappointed you about The Speed of Light?

Sorry, I did not liked it. I like physics and cosmology reading, but this book is a cogitative rambling, run around. With no connection to science or philosophy, with name thrown in for free, as to justify ones ideas and belief . The book is very poorly structured, with a lot inconclusive jabbering. At time seems to be delivered by a religious sect seller whilst proselytising. Is morass of ideas and words, but unfortunately it does not deliver nor enlighten the readers. Its a shame, as I was expecting a philosopher scientific point of view of the photon. This book is exoteric and alchemistical enough, rather than scientific....... MAYBE THE NEXT BOOK

What could David A. Grandy have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

He should have structure and worded this book in a less exoterically and alchemistical way

Would you be willing to try another one of Michael Lenz’s performances?

I feel sorry for ML not easy to read a lot of jabbering

What character would you cut from The Speed of Light?

Humble suggestion, Maybe re write the book

Any additional comments?

I think I have said enough

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 2 personas

Lee Smolin as done it again!!

Revisado: 07-07-13

If you could sum up Time Reborn in three words, what would they be?

Time Reborn by Lee SmolinI vehemently agreed with what Les Smolin had to say in his last book, Trouble with Physic. In my humble opinion, I think this book goes a step further, it is a milestone of its own right. Even though many of the ideas Smolin is arguing in Time Reborn, are hopefully, not labeled as speculative challenges, L. S. offers to an unaware reader, a head spinning and entertaining way to look and reconsider the notion of TIME in Physic. In reassessing what we know, thought and told about time. Just being a humans tool, to measure events and by being a figment of our imagination. Without time we would not be able to measure, the speed of a photon. I got to confess this book flow well, but I will need to re-listen it again. Please LS write more books Rgds Luigi P Porcu

What did you like best about this story?

I like the way Lee write and his mental process to dissect and postulate his belief

Which character – as performed by Sean Pratt – was your favorite?

Sean is an excellent reader

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Most certainly not. Due to the nature of the subject, this book certainly deserve more than reading or listening

Any additional comments?

Lee, please write more books, for the non scientist at large

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 3 personas

Amazing Journey

Revisado: 06-08-13

What did you love best about How It Began?

This is an amazing and mesmerizing book, a real window on our universe. Chris Impey illustrates one of the most complex topics in cosmology and physics in a pleasurable and page turner manner

What other book might you compare How It Began to and why?

This book its a rarity on its own

What does Andy Caploe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Andy is an Excellent reader although my IPod version was recorded with base a bit to high and therefore there is a noticeable reverb that can be annoying at time

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

How something so complex can be made so basic and interesting to everyone!!! Excellent teaching materials. I only wished it was longer

Any additional comments?

TOP BOOK please Chris do more...............

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 3 personas

couldn't get into it

Revisado: 03-08-11

The reader's voice is difficult to overcome. Couldn't get into the story. Found it false, but may be marred by the reader

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 3 personas

Love this book

Revisado: 03-08-11

Excellent balance of humor and emotion. Feel for the family members and become involved in their lives.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

difficult to believe

Revisado: 03-07-11

well written and narated by Ian McEwan. Difficult to accept outcome of couple. I feel all couples have issues and difficulties that they have to over come. Love usually gets them through. I found it hard to accept this couple's decision.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

not as good as expected

Revisado: 02-27-11

I have read all books written by this author, but rather dissapointed with this one. Didn't quite hit the emotion that Maggie managed to find in her first book. Story good, but could have jelled a lot better.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña