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Origins, Revised and Updated

By: Donald Goldsmith, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Narrated by: JD Jackson
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Our true origins are not only human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, Origins illuminates the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. This newly revised and updated edition features such startling discoveries as the more than 5,000 newly detected exoplanets that shed light on the origins of and possibilities for life in the cosmos, and data from a host of new ground-based and spaceborne observatories that has fundamentally changed what we know about the expanding universe—and maybe even the laws of physics.

From the first image of a galaxy’s birth to tantalizing evidence of water not only on Mars but also on the asteroid Ceres, as well as moons of Jupiter and Saturn, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct an exhilarating tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance.

©2022 Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing
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Got it covered

This work is very inclusive and somewhat technical. The detail is sometimes confusing , but I suppose since in not an astrophysicist that might be expected.

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Origins is the best recording I’ve ever played on Audible so far. I am not particularly scientific, many things were way over my head, but I was mesmerized by all of it.
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a trip into the universe and back

I've never taken chemistry. so it was a bit dry but, the story telling kept me interested enough to hang on and keep learning some more about it. I can understand a little better how we're we're connected. how we measure space and know what stuff is made of.
I made it thru the journey and was fascinated by the art of science. Sure is a big space we live in. and we "see" and think we understand thru math.

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Fascinating, once I got used to the narrator's accent

Fascinating, once I got used to the narrator's accent. Is this fifteen words yet?

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Original narrator much better

This guy’s voice is annoying. The original narrator was much better. Saddened they eliminated the old version. Outdated yes… but much more enjoyable to listen to

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There is nothing here

Phenomenal cover, and it has NDTs name so I got it, just barely informative, just plain oatmeal

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Narrator's voice and style is not good.

The content is updated and comprehensive but the narration is not enjoyable and I stopped after few chapters. Missed Mr. Tyson's voice from the first one.

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Disappointed

The narration did not spark interest.
The content was not what I expected from deGrasse. I will have to abort

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Is this narrator AI?

I think the book would’ve been fascinating, but the narrator is lifeless. If he isn’t AI, I hope he will choose a subject that interests him next time.
Can’t speak to the content as I gave up halfway through, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt based on author Tyson alone.

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