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The Importance of Being Interested
Adventures in Scientific Curiosity
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The popular comedian and presenter journeys through science, explaining why it should be for everyone - including enthusiastic amateurs.
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Comedian Robin Ince quickly abandoned science at school, bored by a fog of dull lessons and intimidated by the barrage of equations. But, twenty years later, he fell in love and he now presents one of the world's most popular science podcasts. Every year he meets hundreds of the world's greatest thinkers.
In this erudite and witty book, Robin reveals why scientific wonder isn't just for the professionals. Filled with interviews featuring astronauts, comedians, teachers, quantum physicists, neuroscientists and more — as well as charting Robin's own journey with science — The Importance of Being Interested explores why many wrongly think of the discipline as distant and difficult. From the glorious appeal of the stars above to why scientific curiosity can encourage much needed intellectual humility, this optimistic and profound book will leave you filled with a thirst for intellectual adventure.
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The Importance of Being Interested by Robin Ince receives praise for its profound yet humorous exploration of science within the context of human experience. Reviewers highlight its ability to challenge assumptions while instilling a sense of awe about the universe. From the witty and insightful reflections to the beautifully composed narrative, the book is celebrated as both engaging and thought-provoking, appealing to those with curious minds who find joy in scientific discovery.
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ISBN: 9781786492647
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
Illustration: Integrated b&w
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 29.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 343g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Robin Ince is co-presenter of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 show, The Infinite Monkey Cage. He has won the Time Out Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, was nominated for a British Comedy Award for Best Live show, and has won three Chortle Awards. He has toured his stand up across the world, both solo and with his radio double act partner, Professor Brian Cox. He is the author of I'm a Joke and So Are You and is the radio critic for the Big Issue. He writes a monthly column about science for Focus Magazine and appears regularly on both television and radio.
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