Billions & Billions

Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium

De: Carl Sagan

Narrado por: Adenrele Ojo, Ann Druyan

Duración: 9 h y 42 m

Resumen del Editor

In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us. These luminous, entertaining essays travel both the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy of the human mind, posing such fascinating questions as how did the universe originate and how will it end, and how can we meld science and compassion to meet the challenges of the coming century? Here, too, is a rare, private glimpse of Sagan's thoughts about love, death, and God as he struggled with fatal disease. Ever forward-looking and vibrant with the sparkle of his unquenchable curiosity, Billions & Billions is a testament to one of the great scientific minds of our day.

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great story of a great man

one thing, it wasn't the helen lane cells, it was henrietta lacks but I know this book was written before I was born so no real harm done

Exceptional as usual

Sound reasoning. Clearly expressed as always with Carl Sagan. The recount of his last days brought tears to my eyes

Amazing

Best book I've read in the last couple of years. Loved it from the bottom of my heart.

Our generation's most pressing issues

Don't be put off by the first couple of chapters. The nature of the book becomes clear as you go along. These are somewhat randomly chosen topics, but their existential relevance ties them together. Sagan is both prescient and, sadly, overly optimistic in his treatment of global warming. He brings nuance - yes, nuance - to the usually thumbs-up, thumbs-down topic of abortion. By the end, you will have thought more deeply and become more informed about humanity and the universe. It is a wonderful encore.

Great audiobook

I highly recommend this book. If you are into science and astronomy and the cosmos of good book To listen to

A valuable, broad perspective on humanity

The content of Carl Sagans words in this book are detailed, with an eloquent passion and concern for our species and the ones we share this planet with. This final piece of his life's body of work has emphasised what his previous work has done for me personally, inspired a will to question, be inquisitive as to the truth of matters, not shrouding in mystecism... and above all, to acknowledge the intrinsic connection, web that we live within this cosmos.

Final Book by Carl Sagan

If you are a fan of Carl’s, it is a must read/listen.
Looking back 25 years and to hear is alarm about climate change makes me sad we have been so slow to react.

The last chapter, is…. The best.

Carl Sagan’s Final Book

This is a cogent, rational, and understanding treatment of some of humanity’s most important concerns. It is my first experience with any of Dr Sagan’s writing.

It is unbelievable that his thoughts expressed more than two decades ago are more true today than they were then.

The epilogue by his widow is heartfelt and gentle. A tribute to their love as a couple. A study in saying the final goodbye.❤️

another great Sagan book!

definitely worth listening to even if you've read all the rest, Sagan never disappoints!

Powerful today.

This book rings true more than 20 years after his death with lights blinking red.