![]() ![]() “Jim Al-Khalili eloquently reminds us of all the reasons to celebrate science. This book is packed full of joy, inspiration, and real wisdom.”-Alice Roberts, Professor of Public Engagement in Science, University of Birmingham “Jim Al-Khalili has distilled the very essence of science. "It’s an easily digestible, pocket-sized guide in how to think more scientifically, and how this can benefit us in everyday life."-Sara Rigby, BBC Science Focus ![]() Readers overwhelmed by information overload will find this a balm."- Publishers Weekly He succeeds easily, with each chapter dedicated to a lesson readers can apply to their lives. "Al-Khalili aims to empower readers to use critical thinking to evaluate the news, as well as their own knowledge and beliefs. In practice, this is not just a book about science but a short guide to how we live now."-Matthew D’Ancona, Tortoise Media This short book encapsulates his achievement in its combination of concision (under 200 pages), lucidity and rigour. "Professor Jim Al-Khalili of Surrey University is a distinguished theoretical physicist who has also worked wonders in making science accessible and engaging. "A little book of calm that is very welcome in these strange times."-Simon Ings, New Scientist ![]() "Engaging and illuminating, al-Khalili argues that a scientific approach is “one of humankind’s great riches and the birthright of everyone""-Hannah Beckerman, Observer Scientific rationalism in an irrational world Listen in: 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. Read this book and discover the joy of science. 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. 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. 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 Joy of Science presents 8 short lessons on how to unlock the clarity, empowerment, and joy of thinking and living a little more scientifically. Today’s world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy. ![]()
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