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Charles Cockell – Conversations with Taxi Drivers About Life and the Universe
We all know taxi drivers love to talk. Sports, politics, society, traffic jams—they can keep a conversation going on almost any topic. But when astrobiologist Charles Cockell takes the passenger seat, the discussion inevitably turns to space.
Inspired by real chats with cab drivers from around the world, Cockell fields the most intriguing questions: Would we understand aliens? What if there’s no life in the universe? Is Mars our Plan B? This book is a series of warm, witty dialogues with a diverse cast of drivers, who during a short ride dive into the deepest mysteries of the cosmos.
You don’t need a mountain of academic knowledge to explore space. Famous astrobiologist Charles Cockell loved talking to taxi drivers so much that he compiled a collection of conversations—funny, sharp, and captivating. It turns out taxi drivers are natural philosophers and keen observers of human nature. So what do they think about the universe’s structure, extraterrestrials, colonizing Mars, and the meaning of life?
Get ready for the most unforgettable ride of your life—to other planets, distant galaxies, and alien civilizations.
Price: 1179.00 RUR
