I heard he was writing a book about the Cosmic Distance Ladder. I was looking forward to that, I hope this isn't what it evolved into.
pdhborges 1 hours ago [-]
The book is quite basic. Don't expect to get much out of it if you have a STEM degree.
caaqil 47 minutes ago [-]
> The book is quite basic.
Perplexing how it's on the front page then given the background of the median HN user (presumably technical with some STEM background in general, some pure VC bros peppered in etc).
The Tao love conquers all, as it were.
golly_ned 20 minutes ago [-]
I enjoy reading less technical books even on technical topics I know about. They serve a different purpose.
Perplexing how it's on the front page then given the background of the median HN user (presumably technical with some STEM background in general, some pure VC bros peppered in etc).
The Tao love conquers all, as it were.
TIL about Quanta Books, thanks OP — will be checking this out! :D