
The Greatest Story Ever Told - So Far
Why Are We Here?
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Lawrence Krauss
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From award-winning physicist, public intellectual, and the bestselling author of A Universe from Nothing Lawrence Krauss, comes “a masterful blend of history, modern physics, and cosmic perspective that empowers the reader to not only embrace our understanding of the universe, but also revel in what remains to be discovered” (Neil deGrasse Tyson, American Museum of Natural History).
In this grand poetic vision of the universe, Lawrence Krauss tells the dramatic story of the discovery of the hidden world that underlies reality - and our place within it.
Reality is not what you think or sense - it’s weird, wild, and counterintuitive, and its inner workings seem at least as implausible as the idea that something can come from nothing.
With his trademark wit and accessible style, Krauss leads us to realms so small that they are invisible to microscopes, to the birth and rebirth of light, and into the natural forces that govern our existence. His unique blend of rigorous research and engaging storytelling invites us into the lives and minds of remarkable scientists who have helped unravel the unexpected fabric of reality with reasoning rather than superstition and dogma, and to explain how everything we see - and can’t see - came about. A passionate advocate for reason, Krauss gives the rationale for the seemingly irrational - and the mysteries and apparent contradictions of quantum physics, and explores what that means for our lives here on Earth - and beyond.
At its core, The Greatest Story Ever Told - So Far is about the best of what it means to be human - an epic history of our ultimately purposeless universe that addresses the question, “Why are we here?”
©2017 Lawrence Krauss (P)2017 Brilliance Audio, all rights reservedCritic Reviews
"The Greatest Story Ever Told - So Far ranges from Galileo to the LHC and beyond. It's accessible, illuminating, and surprising - an ideal guide for anyone interested in understanding our accidental universe." --Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction
"A rich, definitely not-dumbed-down history of physics.... An admirable complement to the author's previous book and equally satisfying for those willing to read carefully." --Kirkus
"In confident...prose, Krauss tells a story that both celebrates and explores science. Through it, he reminds readers why scientists build such complicated machinery and push the boundaries of the quantum world when nothing makes sense: 'For no more practical reason than to celebrate and explore the beauty of nature.'" --Publishers Weekly
bit to advanced for me.
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
The only thing I'd change would be either my IQ or just my ability to hold 4-5 different concepts in my head at once waiting for the "ah ha" moment. I've listened to Bill Bryson's "A Short History" with himself narrating and it was fantastic, and I've listened to "Guns, Germs and Steel", likewise fantastic - could follow both no problem. I know this is a brilliant piece of writing but some of the explanations where too confusing to follow in audiobook format. Made it halfway and returned to Audible.Did the narration match the pace of the story?
Yes.If this book were a film would you go see it?
Documentary - yes.Any additional comments?
It may just be me!Point A leads to point B but only if point C...
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Would you listen to The Greatest Story Ever Told - So Far again? Why?
Yes. Lawrence is so passionate at trying to teach or help people understand science, and his enthusiasm just doesn't seem to wane. Also his subtle and not so subtle digs at those who think they know about the universe but really do not. Such an expansive and up to date view of the nature of all things as humanity knows it to be. Its a must read for anyone interested in the natural world and the universe.What about Lawrence Krauss’s performance did you like?
His love of the journey of science and discovery and of the true nature of the universe comes across. He removes the smoke and mirrors that clouds the understanding of those who care to see or want to know.If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
the title.Any additional comments?
Can't wait for the follow up.Truly the Greatest story ever told so far
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Excellent.
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Complex particle physics content.
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Great book!
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A good go at a very complex subject
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Self serving and arrogant
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Not complete in its content and barely eligible for the book title used.
I am sure that it is all very clever but the Bible is a much better read even for an atheist like me.
A text book account
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