Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2024-05-14
Books mentioned on Neil deGrasse Tyson & Janna Levin Answer Mind-Blowing Fan Questions
Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica by Sir Isaac Newton.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica
Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica by Sir Isaac Newton is a foundational scientific text published in 1687 that establishes the laws of motion and universal gravitation, fundamentally shaping classical mechanics and modern physics.
Discussed“Newton's greatest work is called Principia! So they're off the coast of Principe, and they're observing the eclipse!”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (7) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged How the Universe Got Its Spots
“So one of them is 'How the Universe Got Its Spots.' How the Universe Got Its Spots!”
Plugged How the Universe Got Its Spots
“so one of them is How the Universe Got Its Spots”
Plugged Black Hole Survival Guide
“the other one was black hole Survival Guide”
Plugged Black Hole Survival Guide
“Okay, the other one was 'Black Hole Survival Guide.' The Black Hole Blues, excellent!”
Plugged Black hole blues
“and the third one was black hole Blues the black hole Blues”
“So what's the novel? A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines. Maybe the title's too long.”
“a Madman dreams of Turing machines”