Resultados para "The Stranger" en Historia y filosofía

Whether you’re looking for proof of alien life or seeking the meaning of life here on Earth, you’ll find that the domain of philosophy and the realm of the weird converge in surprising ways via the six lectures of From Aliens to Bigfoot: A Philosopher’s Guide to the Strange. Guided by Dr. Frank Cabrera and Dr. Megan Fritts, you’ll dive into some of the most bizarre—and most philosophically fascinating—wonders of the world.

Do scientists speak truth to power? During the Cold War, a group of American strategists and science advisors claimed to do precisely that. Styling themselves as figures of rationality and restraint, they insisted that mutual assured destruction was the natural logic of the atomic age: as long as nuclear deterrence was credible, no one would ever shoot first. This doctrine, known as "strategic stability," became the foundation of the arms control movement. But in this counterhistory, Benjamin Wilson shows that we have misunderstood them and their efforts.

The Los Angeles Times headline screamed: Rocket Scientist Killed in Pasadena Explosion. The man known as Jack Parsons, a maverick rocketeer who helped transform a derided sci-fi plotline into actuality, was at first mourned as a scientific prodigy. But reporters soon uncovered a more shocking story: Parsons had been a devotee of the city’s occult scene.

In her career as a science reporter, Nell Greenfieldboyce has reported from inside a space shuttle, the bottom of a coal mine, and the control room of a particle collider; she's presented news on the color of dinosaur eggs, ice worms that live on mountaintop glaciers, and signs of life on Venus. In this, her debut book, she delivers a wholly original collection of powerful, emotionally raw, and unforgettable personal essays that probe the places where science touches our lives most intimately.

What began as a utopian environment, where mice had sumptuous accommodations, had all the food and water they could want, and were free from disease and predators, turned into a mouse hell. Science writer and animal behaviorist Lee Alan Dugatkin introduces listeners to the work of rodent researcher John Bumpass Calhoun. Dugatkin shows how an ecologist-turned-psychologist-turned-futurist became a science rock star embedded in the culture of the 1960s and 1970s. 

In The Invention of the Modern Dog, Michael Worboys, Julie-Marie Strange, and Neil Pemberton explore when, where, why, and how Victorians invented the modern way of ordering and breeding dogs. Though talk of "breed" was common before this period in the context of livestock, the modern idea of a dog breed defined in terms of shape, size, coat, and color arose during the Victorian period in response to a burgeoning competitive dog show culture.

People have always been fascinated with the hidden, the mysterious, and the unexplained. Every society has its tall tales and ghost stories, its odd legends, and heroes. Also, every society has its stories of strange beasts, dangerous or benign, that live in the twilight world between the everyday and the legendary. Through most of history, people have been closely tied to nature, hunting in forests and having an intimate knowledge of the animals in their regions.

Ignác Semmelweis is remembered for the now-commonplace notion that doctors must wash their hands before examining patients. In mid-19th century Vienna, however, this was a subversive idea. With deaths from childbed fever exploding, Semmelweis discovered that doctors themselves were spreading the disease. While his simple reforms worked immediately - childbed fever in Vienna all but disappeared - they brought down upon Semmelweis the wrath of the establishment, and led to his tragic end. 

One of our greatest philosophers and scientists of the mind examines where the self comes from – and how our selves can exist in the minds of others. “I Am a Strange Loop is a work of rigorous thinking, but it’s also an extraordinary tribute to the memory of romantic love: The Year of...

“[A] searching and surprisingly witty look at the scientific odds against tomorrow.” —Timothy Ferris Jonathan Weiner—winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and one of the most distinguished popular science writers in...

Embark on an awe-inspiring science travelogue where unforgiving volcanic islands spark the radical theory of evolution. Perfect for your daily commute, this cinematic audiobook transports you directly to boiling undersea volcanoes and crowded seabird cliffs. Lose yourself in an adventurous...

Discover the hidden mathematical patterns and cosmic geometry that govern our awe-inspiring universe. Whether you are seeking intellectual growth during your morning commute or craving a mind-expanding journey through popular science, this exploration transforms cold equations into the vibrant...

When Isaac Newton died in 1727 without a will, he left behind a wealth of papers that, when examined, gave his followers and his family a deep sense of unease. Some of what they contained was wildly heretical and alchemically obsessed, hinting at a Newton altogether stranger and less palatable than the one enshrined in Westminster Abbey as the paragon of English rationality. These manuscripts had the potential to undermine not merely Newton's reputation, but that of the scientific method he embodied.

Master quantum mechanics and conquer your fear of complex science with this highly accessible, jargon-free guide. Whether you're upgrading your morning commute with focused learning or unwinding with mind-bending concepts, this audio experience transforms confusion into pure wonder. Step away...

Uncover the invisible scientific force that guided ancient explorers and fuels our modern technological revolution. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this epic history of physics transforms everyday curiosity into profound wonder. Listen as scattered myths about mysterious lodestones...

Unlock the mysteries of special relativity and spacetime without slogging through dense, frustrating physics equations. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning, this awe-inspiring journey transforms complex cosmic phenomena into vivid, relatable stories. Fuel your intellectual...

Master the mind-bending physics of the subatomic universe without touching a single intimidating math equation. Perfect for a curious listener on a morning commute, this accessible science guide transforms complex theories into vivid, everyday stories. Dive into the invisible reality where the...

Unlock the mind-bending secrets of quantum physics and the subatomic realm without touching a single complex equation. Perfect for an enlightening daily commute or a relaxing evening of intellectual discovery, this awe-inspiring journey translates dense scientific jargon into vivid, everyday...

Discover the hidden history of science through the strange experiments and unsung heroes who redefined our reality. Perfect for an educational commute, this awe-inspiring journey trades familiar textbook myths for the messy, human process of accidental discovery. Unwind and satisfy your curious...

Grasp the mind-bending concepts of quantum mechanics without intimidating math in this educational science audio guide. Perfect for your morning commute or a focused learning walk, this conversational listen strips away dense academic jargon. You will effortlessly transition from everyday common...