Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2023-02-02
David Grinspoon on StarTalk Radio: books mentioned (Feb 2023)
Are Aliens Smarter Than Us? With Neil deGrasse Tyson and David Grinspoon
Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed Chasing new horizons by Alan Stern and Venus revealed by David Harry Grinspoon. Chuck Nice recommended Earth in Human Hands by David Grinspoon.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Chasing new horizons
Chasing New Horizons by Alan Stern and David Grinspoon chronicles the epic first mission to explore Pluto.
Discussed“and I'm reminded you're author of chasing New Horizons I see what you did there because there is a mission to Pluto called New Horizons and as well inside the Epic first mission to Pluto now”
Where to get it
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Earth in Human Hands
Earth in Human Hands is a thought-provoking book by planetary scientist David Grinspoon that explores the profound ways humanity is actively shaping and altering the planet.
Recommended“uh my favorite Dr Funky spoon book If I recall correctly uh is Earth in human hands because it's all about how we are shaping this planet and if you want to know some great information about climate change and the anthropocene you should check out that book”
Where to get it
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Venus revealed
Venus Revealed by David Harry Grinspoon is a comprehensive examination of the planet Venus, detailing its harsh environment, extreme temperatures, and planetary history.
Discussed“you wrote a book on Venus too this is correct yes sorry you wrote a book on Earth about Venus that's right I was out on Venus when I wrote the book but I wrote a book on the subject of Venus at the time so that book was what that's that's Venus revealed revealed there you go”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Martian
“So okay, whatever the soil is, as of now it probably isn't very fertile; you know, because it doesn't have organics from the book and movie, The Martian.”