What If? by Randall Munroe

This book is a fascinating exploration of bizarre and hypothetical questions, blending humor with scientific accuracy to illuminate the complexities of the universe. The author, a former NASA roboticist with a penchant for the absurd, delves into a wide range of speculative scenarios, from the outcomes of a baseball pitched at near-light speed to the possibility of a machine capable of erasing specific memories. Through engaging explanations and stick-figure illustrations, the book makes complex scientific principles accessible and entertaining, encouraging readers to ponder the infinite "what ifs" our world offers.

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Total Points: 69

Since this book was first published in 2014, there is a penalty of 64.0%. The age adjusted score is 24.84.

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