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We're delighted to welcome quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili to the campus to discuss his new book THE JOY OF SCIENCE.
This event is being held in partnership with Blackwell's Aberdeen. THE JOY OF SCIENCE will also be exclusively available to purchase on the night (ahead of its official release in April) and Jim will be signing copies after the talk.
About the book:
Today's world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy. The Joy of Science presents 8 short lessons on how to unlock the clarity, empowerment, and joy of thinking and living a little more scientifically.
In this brief guide to leading a more rational life, acclaimed physicist Jim Al-Khalili invites readers to engage with the world as scientists have been trained to do. The scientific method has served humankind well in its quest to see things as they really are, and underpinning the scientific method are core principles that can help us all navigate modern life more confidently. Discussing the nature of truth and uncertainty, the role of doubt, the pros and cons of simplification, the value of guarding against bias, the importance of evidence-based thinking, and more, Al-Khalili shows how the powerful ideas at the heart of the scientific method are deeply relevant to the complicated times we live in and the difficult choices we make.
Read this book and discover the joy of science. It will empower you to think more objectively, see through the fog of your own preexisting beliefs, and lead a more fulfilling life.
About the author:
Jim Al-Khalili is a Distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey and one of Britain’s best-known science communicators. He has written numerous books, including The World According to Physics (Princeton); Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed; and Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology. He is a fellow of the Royal Society and lives in Southsea, England.
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- Linklater Rooms
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Tickets are £2.00 or free when pre-ordering a copy of the book.
For more information, please contact aberdeen@blackwell.co.uk