New Book from the author of XKCD comics

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the new book titled "What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions" by the author of XKCD comics. The conversation includes reviews, personal impressions, and expectations regarding the author.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a link to a Time magazine review of the book.
  • Another participant mentions the book's title and provides a link to a related talk at Google.
  • A participant expresses surprise at their expectation of the author's appearance, suggesting they imagined him as a stick figure.
  • Another participant notes they have the book on their Kindle and finds it interesting for reading during commutes, indicating a desire to share it with friends.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not present any clear areas of agreement or disagreement, as participants share personal impressions and information without contesting each other's views.

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No specific limitations or unresolved issues are noted in the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in humorous scientific literature, fans of XKCD comics, or those looking for engaging reading material for travel may find this discussion relevant.

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Is it weird that I expected him to look like a stick man?
 
I've the book on my kindle and it seems to be quite an interesting book to read on the train. I think I'll offer a copy to some friends who might enjoy this type of book.
 

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