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Feitenkennis: Tien redenen waarom we een verkeerd beeld van de wereld hebben en waarom het beter gaa

Bestseller over cijfers en feiten Een van de belangrijkste boeken die ik ooit heb gelezen.' Bill Gates 'Iedereen zou dit boek moeten lezen.' de Volkskrant Wat is nu de gemiddelde levensverwachting in de wereld? Hoeveel meisjes maken de basisschool af? Welk percentage van de wereldbevolking leeft in armoede? Op eenvoudige vragen over wereldwijde trends geven we systematisch de verkeerde antwoorden. Het is zelfs zo erg dat een chimpansee die willekeurig antwoorden kiest consequent leraren, journalisten, Nobelprijswinnaars en studenten overtreft. In Feitenkennis legt hoogleraar Internationale Gezondheid en wereldfenomeen Hans Rosling uit waarom dit gebeurt. Hij presenteert daarbij tien redenen en komt zo met een radicaal nieuwe verklaring. Ons probleem is dat we niet weten wat we niet weten, en dat zelfs onze gissingen gebaseerd zijn op onbewuste en voorspelbare vooroordelen. Het blijkt dat onze wereld in een veel betere staat is dan we denken. Dat betekent niet dat er geen echte zorgen zijn. Maar als we ons de hele tijd zorgen maken om de verkeerde dingen en ons niet richten op de feiten, kunnen we het zicht verliezen op de dingen die ons het meest bedreigen. Feitenkennis zit boordevol anekdotes, aangrijpende verhalen en uiteraard met de kenmerkende grafieken van Rosling.

Hans Rosling (Author), Paul Laseur (Narrator)

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Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity

Brought to you by Penguin. For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths - via ever more mind-boggling numbers - led to strange new understandings of reality. But what are these mysterious numbers that explain the universe? In Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them, leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Antonio Padilla takes us on an irreverent cosmic tour of nine of the most extraordinary numbers in physics. These include Graham's number, which is so large that if you thought about it in the wrong way, your head would collapse into a singularity; TREE(3), whose finite value could never be reached before the universe reset itself; and 10^{-120}, which measures the desperately unlikely balance of energy the universe needs to exist. . . Leading us down the rabbit hole to the inner workings of reality, Padilla demonstrates how these unusual numbers are the key to unlocking such mind-bending phenomena as black holes, entropy and the problem of the cosmological constant, which shows that our two best ways of understanding the universe contradict one another. Combining cutting-edge science with an entertaining cosmic quest, Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them is an electrifying, head-twisting guide to the most fundamental truths of the universe. © Antonio Padilla 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Antonio Padilla, Tony Padilla (Author), Antonio Padilla (Narrator)

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Exact Thinking in Demented Times: The Vienna Circle and the Epic Quest for the Foundations of Scienc

A dazzling group biography of the early twentieth-century thinkers who transformed the way the world thought about math and science Inspired by Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and Bertrand Russell and David Hilbert's pursuit of the fundamental rules of mathematics, some of the most brilliant minds of the generation came together in post-World War I Vienna to present the latest theories in mathematics, science, and philosophy and to build a strong foundation for scientific investigation. Composed of such luminaries as Kurt Gödel and Rudolf Carnap, and stimulated by the works of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Karl Popper, the Vienna Circle left an indelible mark on science. Exact Thinking in Demented Times tells the often outrageous, sometimes tragic, and never boring stories of the men who transformed scientific thought. A revealing work of history, this landmark book pays tribute to those who dared to reinvent knowledge from the ground up.

Karl Sigmund (Author), Nigel Patterson (Narrator)

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Errors, Blunders, and Lies: How to Tell the Difference

We live in a world that is not quite 'right.' The central tenet of statistical inquiry is that Observation = Truth + Error because even the most careful of scientific investigations have always been bedeviled by uncertainty. Our attempts to measure things are plagued with small errors. Our attempts to understand our world are blocked by blunders. And, unfortunately, in some cases, people have been known to lie. In this long-awaited follow-up to his well-regarded bestseller, The Lady Tasting Tea, David Salsburg opens a door to the amazing widespread use of statistical methods by looking at historical examples of errors, blunders and lies from areas as diverse as archeology, law, economics, medicine, psychology, sociology, Biblical studies, history, and war-time espionage. In doing so, he shows how, upon closer statistical investigation, errors and blunders often lead to useful information. And how statistical methods have been used to uncover falsified data. Beginning with Edmund Halley's examination of the Transit of Venus and ending with a discussion of how many tanks Rommel had during the Second World War, the author invites the reader to come along on this easily accessible and fascinating journey of how to identify the nature of errors, minimize the effects of blunders, and figure out who the liars are.

David S Salsburg, David S. Salsburg (Author), John Chancer (Narrator)

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Entanglement: The Greatest Mystery in Physics

Can two particles become inextricably linked, so that a change in one is instantly reflected in its counterpart, even if a universe separates them? Albert Einstein's work suggested it was possible, but it was too bizarre, and too contrary to how we then understood space and time, for him to prove.No one could.Until now. Entanglementtells the astounding story of the scientists who set out to complete Einstein's work.With accesible language and a highly entertaining tone, Amir Aczel shows us a world where the improbable-from unbreakable codes to teleportation-becomes possible.

Amir D. Aczel (Author), Henry Levya, Henry Leyva (Narrator)

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Enchanted Objects: Design, Human Desire, and the Internet of Things

How should human beings interact with technology in the future? That's a question entrepreneur and MIT Media Lab scientist David Rose grapples with every day. Many believe the future will look like more of the same--ever more smartphones, tablets and other devices, with screens embedded in every conceivable surface. Rose calls this narrow vision the "Terminal World", a future that makes some people comfortable, especially smartphone makers. Rose has a different view: a future in which technology is present in everyday objects we already care about and know how to use, objects that will respond to our needs, come to know us, and even learn to think ahead on our behalf. Such technology, Rose argues, can be woven in the background of our environment: enhancing our human relationships, not distracting us from them. Rather than being contained in a dizzying proliferation of apps and demanding that we succumb to its needs, technology will seem to us more like the enchanted technologies of fairy tales and fantasies, from the flying carpet to Harry Potter's invisibility cloak. The debate about new technology seems stuck between two polarizing views. On one hand, start-up entrepreneurs often trumpet the ability for technology to fix problems and make life more efficient. On the other side, critics skeptics bemoan that gadgets and screens are devaluing human relationships and traditional skills, sending humans on a dangerous path where the divisions between man and machine blur. In Enchanted Objects, David Rose offers a new perspective: an optimistic vision for the future that embraces a more natural way for humans to interact with technology--designs that will improve our lives in tangible ways. He points to a future that could, one day, even move mankind closer to fulfilling more deeply our essential desires for omniscience, immortality, protection, and creative expression.

David Rose (Author), Corey Brill (Narrator)

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Einstein y la relatividad en 90 minutos

A partir del momento en que Einstein publicó, en 1905 y 1917, sus revolucionarios trabajos sobre su teoría de la relatividad, la visión que el ser humano tenía del mundo y del universo cambió para siempre. Einstein y la relatividad presenta una instantánea brillante de la vida y la obra de Einstein dentro de su contexto histórico y científico, y explica, de un modo claro y accesible, el significado y la importancia de su teoría de la relatividad, además de la manera en que esta ha cambiado y determinado el progreso de la ciencia en el siglo XX.

Paul Strathern (Author), Sergio Alberto Bustos (Narrator)

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E=mc2: A Biography Of The World’s Most Famous Equation

E=mc2 was born in 1905, the brainchild of Albert Einstein. In this lucid and brilliant book, one of the best popularizers of science illuminates one of science’s most complex concepts. Ranging widely from Exit signs in theatres to the future fate of the earth, from smoke detectors to black holes and the structure of the atom, David Bodanis delivers a scintillating and colourful account of the real meaning of E=mc2.

David Bodanis (Author), Dan Cashman (Narrator)

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Dungeon Hacks: How NetHack, Angband, and Other Roguelikes Changed the Course of Video Games

In 1980, computers were instruments of science and mathematics, military secrets and academia. Stern administrators lorded over sterile university laboratories and stressed one point to the wide-eyed students privileged enough to set foot within them: Computers were not toys. Defying authority, hackers seized control of monolithic mainframes to create a new breed of computer game: the roguelike, cryptic and tough-as-nails adventures drawn from text-based symbols instead of state-of-the-art 3D graphics. Despite their visual simplicity, roguelike games captivate thousands of players around the world. From the author of the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series, Dungeon Hacks introduces you to the visionaries behind some of the most popular roguelikes of all time, and shows how their creations paved the way for the blockbuster video games of todayand beyond.

David L. Craddock (Author), Mike Rylander (Narrator)

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Domestic Science: Series 1 and 2: The BBC Radio 4 comedy

Get ready to enjoy both series 1 and 2 of the heady combination of maths, science and comedy that is Domestic Science. Featuring Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney as Festival of the Spoken Nerd, these 8 episodes use stand-up, songs and experiments to investigate the world around us with a level of scientific accuracy not normally found in your average comedy series. If you've ever pondered where the mint in your toothpaste really comes from, or wondered what The Hot Chocolate Effect is, then come explore and play along at home. The team also investigate everything from radioactive bananas and musical bicycle tyres to assisting you with mathematically efficient sock storage and how to host your very own static electricity party. UK science comedy phenomenon Festival of the Spoken Nerd created this truly experimental radio show for BBC Radio 4, alongside appearances on BBC2's QI and sharing stages at the Hammersmith Apollo and Royal Albert Hall with comedian Robin Ince, Professor Brian Cox and Commander Chris Hadfield. They toured their most recent stand-up science show to over 50,000 curious nerds (and non-nerds) and have accumulated millions of views on YouTube for their stand-up maths, songs and science explanations.

Festival Of The Spoken Nerd (Author), Helen Arney, Matt Parker, Steve Mould (Narrator)

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Doctor Geek’s Laboratory, Season 1: The Flying Car and the Privatization of Space

Science fiction meets real-world technology in Doctor Geek’s Laboratory, Season 1 It’s the twenty-first century—have you ever wondered what happened to all those inventions, conveniences, and other concepts the future was supposed to bring? Doctor Geek’s Laboratory, Season 1 explores all the realms of applied geekdom, examining the future that was, the future that is, and the future that has not yet come to pass. Dr. Scott Viguié created Doctor Geek’s Laboratory as an outreach to explore the exciting possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the hope of bringing people closer to the scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, tinkerers, and others who are attempting to bring about the world of tomorrow. Together we will help the future along—and give it a little push when needed.

Dr. Scott C. Viguie, Scott C. Viguie, Scott C. Viguié (Author), A Full Cast, Calliope Collacott, Chris Harrington, Debbie Viguie, Debbie Viguié, Dr. Scott C. Viguie, Phillip Harrington, Sacha Dzuba, a full cast (Narrator)

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Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 2: Investigating the Exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Eng

Doctor Geek and friends return to continue their mission to investigate science inspired by fiction in the hope to encourage the exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Season 2 Investigations: Episode 7 - Our Companion the Robot Investigation Begins Episode 8 - Cyber-World Episode 9 - Karaoke Contest Episode 9.5 - The Science of Santa Episode 10 - 3D Printer Investigation Begins Episode 11 - Through the Looking Glass Episode 12 - The Swarm Episode 13 - Bionics Investigation Begins Episode 14 - Pedantic's Lab Episode 15 - Night of the Working Dead Special Feature - Cast Interviews Science fiction meets real-world technology in Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 2. It's the twenty-first century-have you ever wondered what happened to all those inventions, conveniences, and other concepts the future was supposed to bring? Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 2 explores all the realms of applied geekdom, examining the future that was, the future that is, and the future that has not yet come to pass. Dr. Scott Viguié created Doctor Geek's Laboratory as an outreach to explore the exciting possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the hope of bringing people closer to the scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, tinkerers, and others who are attempting to bring about the world of tomorrow. Together we will help the future along-and give it a little push when needed. Viguié is an archaeologist and attorney who has done extensive research on myths and their impact on modern archaeology and storytelling. He is the creator of Dr. Geek's Laboratory of Applied Geekdom, a website and podcast, where the audience is brought closer to those who are attempting to bring about the world of tomorrow. At the 2013 TimeGate science fiction convention Viguié was called the next Bill Nye. Doctor Geek's Laboratory of Applied Geekdom is produced by Brazen Wench Productions, LLC, and distributed by Waterlogg Productions.

Dr. Scott C. Viguie, Dr. Scott C. Viguié, Scott C. Viguié (Author), A Full Cast, Dr. Scott C. Viguie (Narrator)

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