Book · 2017 · Astrophysics
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Why people recommend it
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sandra Martha Dolinsky, and María del Carmen Román de la Peña is a popular science book designed to make complex cosmic concepts accessible to readers with limited time. On The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan Harbinger brought up Neil deGrasse Tyson's new book and recommended that listeners pick it up, noting that they would provide a link in the show notes. Later, on The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan also discussed Astrophysics for People in a Hurry with the author himself, pointing out how impressively long the title had remained on the New York Times bestseller list and highlighting its purposefully juxtaposed premise. Both hosts underscored the broad appeal of the work, drawing attention to how effectively the author translates intricate astrophysical principles into bite-sized, engaging lessons for the general public. Listeners and fans frequently look to these discussions to understand why the work resonates so strongly with readers who want to learn about the universe without diving into dense academic textbooks.
Who recommended it
- Jordan Harbinger Recommended
- Joe Rogan Discussed
Jordan Harbinger — 1 mention
“your new book right here which everyone should grab and we'll link to it in the show notes super minute”
Joe Rogan — 1 mention
“and it's - astrophysics for people in a hurry that's kind of a that's very purposefully juxtaposed”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“So, what he started quoting me. Where I said I open my book, the Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, with the quote, "The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you."”
“So my book before that was "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."”
“That the opening quote of my current book, "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" which is a really cheap plug for that book, but I have to say this.”
“so this other book was astrophysics for people in a hurry if you're in a hurry do not buy people in a hurry”