pickThis one delves into the relationship between science and the military and was very interesting. I liked it a lot. For science and history buffs, like myself, I highly recommend.
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Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military | 
pickThis one delves into the relationship between science and the military and was very interesting. I liked it a lot. For science and history buffs, like myself, I highly recommend.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Avis Lang explore how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war.
#accessory #aboutaugust
so-soThe Audiobook version is too much. Full of interesting information. Two hour long chapters are just too long to listen. This might be better to read in print. I rate the audio version low. Unless you have a series of eight two hour long commutes I can‘t think of many who have two hours to just sit and listen to an audiobook. I gave up.
This is why you go to science nerd book club. We dorks can get down (and yes, that is a boozy Capri Sun pouch filled with strobe light ice cubes, thank you for noticing) 🤣🔬📖
pickGreat narrator in the audio version. This wasn‘t my favorite NDT, but, as always, I learned a lot and enjoyed most parts. Unlike his other books, there were sections that felt a little too long. Overall, it‘s a fascinating tour through the marriage of science research and war. The ending is political, but honest. If you really want to see what a nation values, look at their budget.
so-soWhen I read this book, NDT hadn‘t yet been outed as *allegedly* a Bad Man. I‘m glad I read it before the news broke, but I still didn‘t really enjoy what turned out to be a dry regurgitation of basically every intersection of science and war over the course history. There were parts of this book that were fascinating, but there was no need for this time to be 600 pages. I usually enjoy Tyson‘s writing, but I was very excited when this one ended.
pickI had read some reviews on Goodreads complaining that this book had too much information, went to far in the weeds on history, etc. I couldn‘t disagree more. Sure, there‘s a ton of information (much I won‘t retain, I‘m sure 🤣), but this is an excellent reference that is extremely well annotated and indexed. I learned a ton as I read some/listened some. Audiobook is superbly narrated by Courtney B Vance. Check it out, fellow science nerds! 👍🏻
Hank just woke up. Guess I‘m done reading for a while. 🤣😂 It may take a bit to get through this awesome NDT / Avis Lang book . . . Science nerds, it‘s not just war stuff. It‘s great so far. PS - Hank seems to think he‘s a bullygoat rather than a bulldog. 🤣
pickFinished this on audio- Courtney B. Vance ya‘ll- excellent voicework! This is a book anyone who votes should read- what is the connection between astrophysics and the military. Science is progress but often the advances are put to predominantly military purposes. This surveys our journey from early navigation by constellations in the night sky through ICBM‘s and the fervent hope that we do not militarize space. Fascinating and well written💫🌎
My next commute listen- the latest from Neil deGrasse Tyson read by- Courtney Vance (beautifully done) about the confluence of astrophysics and the war machine and Tyson‘s grappling with the same. #NonFictionNovember
So many books I haven‘t read yet!!!! Mount tbr continues to grow. #goodreads2018
Tyson can‘t help himself when it comes to Pluto. He loves throwing shade at the poor little rock and remind us that Pluto was de-planeted. What did Pluto do to hurt you so much Neil?!?
I‘ve been in fiction land for too long. Time to get back to my nerd roots for a little bit.
pickWell written and easy to understand. deGrasse Tyson has a gift for making even the most complex ideas understandable and the most mundane of facts an exciting adventure. Courtney B. Vance was an excellent choice of narrator. 5 💥💥💥💥💥 out of 5. Recommended for history buffs and science buffs.
pickIf you want to read a book that makes you feel really smart and really dumb at the same time...here you go! It wasn‘t so far over my head I couldn‘t understand it, but parts dragged. My husband is in the AF so I asked him a few questions. Great narrator #audiobook #nonfiction
Am I smart enough to read this book? I guess we‘ll soon find out. 🔭🔬
