Starry Messenger is a wake-up call to civilization. People no longer know who or what to trust. We sow hatred of others fueled by what we think is true, or what we want to be true, witout regard to what is true. Cultural and political factions battle for the souls of communities and of nations. We've lost all sight of what distinguishes facts from opinions. We're quick with acts of aggression and slow with acts of kindness.
Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization ~ by Neil deGrasse Tyson, 2022, history and philosophy of science, 288 pages
Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time ― war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race ― in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all.
In a time when our political and cultural views feel more polarized than ever, Tyson provides a much-needed antidote to so much of what divides us, while making a passionate case for the twin chariots of enlightenment ― a cosmic perspective and the rationality of science.
After thinking deeply about how science sees the world and about Earth as a planet, the human brain has the capacity to reset and recalibrate life’s priorities, shaping the actions we might take in response. No outlook on culture, society, or civilization remains untouched.
This New York Times bestseller walks us through the scientific palette that sees and paints the world differently. From insights on resolving global conflict to reminders of how precious it is to be alive, Tyson reveals, with warmth and eloquence, an array of brilliant and beautiful truths that apply to us all, informed and enlightened by knowledge of our place in the universe.
(I noticed that 79% of Amazon's online reviewers have given this book five stars!)
Gilion at Rose City Reader hosts
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