The Disordered Cosmos
A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Explore the world of particle physics and the cosmos through the eyes of renowned physicist, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. In The Disordered Cosmos, Prescod-Weinstein provides fascinating insights into the latest theories of dark matter, melanin physics, and the Standard Model of Particle Physics, informed by history, politics, and Star Trek wisdom. This groundbreaking book urges readers to recognize and challenge the racism and sexism prevalent in the scientific community, and explores a new approach to science and society that celebrates our fundamental right to knowledge and love of the universe.
Publish Date
2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.12
ISBN
9781541724709
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Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2022-07-08T17:05:07.000Z
I highly recommend Prescod-Weinstein's book, The Disordered Cosmos, particularly the chapter on the physics and social history of melanin—science writing at its best, IMHO. (We cover some of the material from that chapter in the podcast.) – source2021-03-15T23:32:28.000Z
You want to be there. This book is a watershed for how we understand the universe and everything in it. – source