Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2023-04-11
Stephon Alexander on StarTalk Radio: books mentioned
Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander
What is infinity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad explore whether we are in a finite universe, the issues with infinity, string theory, and more with theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander.
Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed The jazz of physics by Stephon Alexander, Fear of a Black Universe by Stephon Alexander, and How to make white people laugh by Negin Farsad.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The jazz of physics
Discussed“and among those books the one I remember most is from now six years ago seven years ago the Jazz of physics let me get the right subtitle here the secret link between music and the structure of the universe”
Where to get it
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Fear of a Black Universe
Discussed“and then you follow that up with Fear of a Black Universe an outsider's Guide to the future of physics”
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How to make white people laugh
How to Make White People Laugh by Negin Farsad is a comedic memoir and social critique exploring identity, cultural stereotypes, and the power of humor to bridge divides.
Discussed“you wrote a book a few years ago yeah just it was and I'm trying to remember the title is it how to make white people laugh or something like that yes how to make white people laugh”
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