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The Complete (Short) Guide to Absolutely Everything

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Despite our clever linguistic abilities, humans are spectacularly ill-equipped to comprehend what's happening in the universe. The Complete (Short) Guide to Absolutely Everything tells the story of how we came to suppress our monkey minds and perceive the true nature of reality.

Geneticist Adam Rutherford and mathematician Hannah Fry guide listeners through time and space, through our bodies and brains, showing how emotions shape our view of reality, how our minds tell us lies, and why a mostly bald and curious ape decided to begin poking at the fabric of the universe.

Rutherford and Fry shine as science sleuths, wrestling with some truly head-scratching questions: Where did time come from? Do we have free will? Does my dog love me? Hilarious sidebars present memorable scientific oddities: for example, hypnotized snails, human-sized ants, and the average time it takes most animals to evacuate their bladders.

Both rigorous and playful, The Complete (Short) Guide to Absolutely Everything is a celebration of the weirdness of the cosmos, the strangeness of humans, and the joys and follies of scientific discovery.

©2021 Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry Limited (P)2022 Tantor Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science History & Philosophy Philosophy Physics Science Mathematics
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That’s right, you can’t listen to this book just once. The authors deliver many insights in such a delightful manner that I had to hear them twice and will likely listen a third time. Most of all, the examples of how easy it is for us humans to fool ourselves make a compelling argument for the rigors of a scientific process.

Once was not enough!

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I enjoyed this book very much. The authors were funny, charming, and endearing. I also found them creative and devastatingly smart.

I adored the book.

A delightful way to learn about everything

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Love the book and authors I love how they made everything sound so simple..I’ve been watching and listening to both of them for ,well a long time. So if you want to learn the “useful” information that you have a habit of doing, well this book covers all of it

Perfect explanation of nearly everything

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My favorite science people talking about my favorite science. Recommend for everyone! Especially the fhapter on biases.

Dude!

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of course, it's not a guide to everything. But it is a very interesting book that will teach you several things in a fun and engaging way that isn't technically complex. They use some great examples to simplify some of these things.

A great listen and fun way to learn some things

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not the standard sci-com book of facts youve heard 100 times. some real thoughts and good info from two very smart people.

Great info

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Loved it. Science for fun ! I’d love to go to the pub with these two :)

Humour and understandability.

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Need I say more, well ok then . . . I really enjoy the authors/narrators (Rutherford & Fry) and how they interact. Recommend. Also check out the podcast by same.

Articulate,intelligent, and funny

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If you've listened to Curious Cases, then you have a good idea of the sorts of things to expect... And Rutherford and Fry delivered.

Everything Expected

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These scientists are clever and witty, and their observations are presented with entertaining flair. Ever wonder why pigeons bob their heads? You’ll find out why! Highly recommended.

Enthralling facts, great delivery!

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