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Author:
Giorgio Parisi
Publisher:
Penguin Press
Date:
July 11, 2023
A personal journey into the principles of physics through observing the flight of flocks of birds.
What The Reviewers Say
There’s much here that is charming and comfortable: an eminent man sharing tales of a bygone era.
Some of Mr. Parisi’s essays here arose from articles or public lectures, others from interviews, making the collection more like a series of snapshots than a continuous narrative. While the scientific explanations are admirably lucid, the tone is somewhat dry and the human side of research gets less attention than one might hope for..
Most importantly, the deceptively slim volume serves as a forceful argument for the value of scientific literacy at a time when it’s increasingly being challenged by misinformation.
While the scientific lingo can feel a little overwhelming at times, readers who persist through to the end will likely find themselves enlightened and eager to listen and learn..
