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Books by Neil deGrasse Tyson mentioned on podcasts
Neil deGrasse Tyson's various books have been featured prominently across episodes of StarTalk Radio. During listener Q and A segments, Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed Accessory to War, a book he co-wrote with Avis Lang about the alliance between astrophysics and the military, utilizing it to explain historical topics like the cancellation of the Superconducting Super Collider and nuclear test ban treaties. An 11-year-old listener also mentioned reading Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry for a school project. Tyson regularly promoted his book Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization, offering autographed copies as a perk to Patreon members and discussing a specific chapter featuring predictions for the year 2050 with Gary O'Reilly. Additionally, Tyson humorously identified To Infinity and Beyond as a book he co-wrote with his producer when Paul referenced the phrase during a discussion on cosmic concepts and space exploration.
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a concise and accessible guide designed to introduce complex cosmological concepts to general readers.
Discussed“For example, I only got about a third of the way through Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. And I'm with ya. Uh, 'My question is, what's the best way to learn undergrad-level physics without using the book?'”
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Starry Messenger
Starry Messenger by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a book that examines civilization through a cosmic perspective, offering scientific insights into modern social and political issues.
Discussed“and I think that comes through most clearly in your book Star Messenger”
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Death By Black Hole
Death By Black Hole by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a collection of essays exploring astrophysics, cosmic phenomena, and the wonders of the universe through an accessible lens.
Discussed“yeah so don't you have a book titled death by black hole i've always wanted to steal that title from you”
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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson is an accessible introduction to the wonders of the universe, designed specifically to engage younger readers and tweens with complex scientific concepts.
Discussed“Awesome, and that's called Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry. So there it is, there you go.”
Speaker StarTalk Radio The Race to Long Distance Entanglement – Cosmic Queries 2024-02-15 Listen at 39:20Where to get it
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Accessory to War
Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance between Astrophysics and the Military by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang is an exhaustive historical investigation into the deep, often overlooked connections between scientific advancement in astrophysics and global military security.
Discussed“i don't know if you've read it i haven't read it i've been meaning to read it but neil degrasse tyson actually came out with a book that talks about like science and the context of the military”
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Just Visiting This Planet
Just Visiting This Planet by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is a collection of engaging essays derived from his long-running popular science question-and-answer column.
Discussed“I still have more to give, more books to write that in my judgment would make the world better than it currently is. So I don't want to die before I get as much of that done as I can.”
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Lost in Space
Lost in Space by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lindsey Nyx Walker is an engaging and comprehensive compendium packed with thousands of fascinating facts designed to help readers navigate the wonders of the universe.
Discussed“Um, you have a new book, uh, Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe.”
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Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier
Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a collection of essays examining the history, decline, and potential future of American space exploration, advocating for renewed investment in the cosmos.
Discussed“In one of my books I have a chapter called On Earth as in the Heavens. It's all about the effort to discover laws of physics on Earth, and the question about whether they apply in places other than Earth.”
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Take Me to Your Leader
Take Me to Your Leader by Neil deGrasse Tyson is an engaging exploration of humanity's potential first encounter with extraterrestrial life, examining scientific perspectives and sociological reactions.
Recommended“Imagine I am have your book in front of me here. It's, by the way, it's beautiful and the title is great. It's called Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”
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Welcome to the Universe in 3D
Discussed“welcome to the universe in 3d which is the new book that you've got out”
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