
Death by Black Hole
And Other Cosmic Quandaries
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Dion Graham
“[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects…with great humor, humility, and—most important—humanity.” —Entertainment Weekly
Neil deGrasse Tyson has a talent for guiding readers through the mysteries of outer space with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays that he wrote for Natural History magazine across a myriad of cosmic topics, from astral life at the frontiers of astrobiology to the movie industry’s feeble efforts to get its night skies right.
Tyson introduces us to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to our bodies if we fell into one, examining the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts, and noting Earth’s progression to “an insignificantly small speck in the cosmos.”
Renowned for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while sharing his infectious excitement for our universe.
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"Tyson takes readers on an exciting journey from Earth's hot springs...to the universe's farthest reaches....witty and entertaining." (Publishers Weekly)
"Smoothly entertaining, full of fascinating tidbits, and frequently humorous, these essays show Tyson as one of today's best popularizers of science." (Kirkus Reviews)
"[Tyson] demonstrates a good feel for explaining science in an intelligible way to interested lay readers; his rather rakish sense of humor should aid in making the book enjoyable." (Library Journal)
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Great Articles - Mostly pithy and enjoyable.
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Would you consider the audio edition of Death by Black Hole to be better than the print version?
I'd consider the audio edition equivalent or better than the print version. Neil deGrasse Tyson has such a talent for explaining advanced concepts in a way that is accessible to the everyman. He explores the works of the greatest minds in human history and condenses them into a non-technical, accessible medium for all to enjoy. Rest assured, there is nothing lost in enjoying this book in the audio format. Aside from the proverbial "E=mc^2" there are no formulas to intimidate and no mathematics required.Who was your favorite character and why?
I'm sure this is better suited as a question for a fiction novel. I mean, is Neil an option?What does Dion Graham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Dion Graham brings this book to life and seems very at ease discussing concepts of the universe as we know it. He's very easy to understand and follow and is on my list of enjoyable narrators.What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?
As I have a background in physics there was not a lot for me to learn scientifically from this book; however, I can always find better ways to explain advanced concepts and make them accessible by listening to Dr. Tyson's musings.Any additional comments?
Yes, if you are a scientific enthusiast, just curious about the world around you, or you chair the physics department at a prestigious university, you'll find something worth knowing here. Neil deGrasse Tyson has a remarkable talent for explaining the universe around us and I've met no rival to him.Dr. Tyson has Done it Again
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Fascinating
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Pure Magic
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If you could sum up Death by Black Hole in three words, what would they be?
Wow, very deep.What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?
The overall narrative was compelling. I learned things that I've never heard of or knew existed.Which scene was your favorite?
The scene that stood out the most was the discussion on how stars are born. To even think of a temperature as high as a million degrees is beyond my wildest imagination. I might have to read this a couple more times to get a grasp on all the information.What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?
It's hard to just pick one thing, but if I had to pick just one, it would be this. Unlike it is here on Earth, things in space that are red are cool objects and blue things are hot. So that makes the core of the sun blue. I hope that I interpreted that right. If not, I'll be reading it again to make sure.Any additional comments?
This is a must read.An ever expanding mind
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The only quibbles I have, which hold it back from the 5th star are 1) the material is a bit dated in some obvious places. While I don't expect a cutting-edge science read to be a classic, the constant mentions of Pluto as a planet get in the way a bit; and 2) it was compiled from a series of articles written over a span of years so, while Tyson does his best to tie the book together with comments like "as we learned in Section 2" for the most part, it feels like a series of discrete articles rather than a cohesive book.
All in all, well worth the credit, a great value for the money and a great listen.
Funny, interesting, a great read!
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Nice But Not Grabbing
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Something for everyone
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Fun
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review
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