The Magic Of Reality By Richard Dawkins - Book Club Discussion
Schedule
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
NYX Hotel London Holborn | London, EN
About this Event
In this event, we will discuss about a science or philosophy book chosen by London Science and Philosophy Book Club. The attendees will be divided into groups and each of them will focus on a chapter in the book. This month we will discuss about a brilliant book called The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins. If you haven't read the book, it's no problem. I will bring you up to speed with the discussion materials. My name is Ken and I am the organizer of the book club.
We will meet in a nice lounge area at 6 p.m for introductions. Please come on time so you will not miss out on valuable discussion midway.
Book Description:
Magic takes many forms. The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that the goddess Nut swallowed the sun. The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth. These are magical, extraordinary tales. But there is another kind of magic, and it lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions. It is the magic of reality - science.
Packed with inspiring explanations of space, time and evolution, laced with humour and clever thought experiments, The Magic of Reality explores a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena. What is stuff made of? How old is the universe? What causes tsunamis? Who was the first man, or woman? This is a page-turning, inspirational detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist too.
Richard Dawkins elucidates the wonders of the natural world to all ages with his inimitable clarity and exuberance in a text that will enlighten and inform for generations to come.
Where is it happening?
NYX Hotel London Holborn, 50 - 60 Southampton Row, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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