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A Brief History of Time A Brief History of Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 60 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.21 — 490,103 ratings — published 1988
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (Hardcover)
by (shelved 51 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.08 — 214,523 ratings — published 2017
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,312,316 ratings — published 2011
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The Gene: An Intimate History The Gene: An Intimate History (Hardcover)
by (shelved 36 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.34 — 57,596 ratings — published 2016
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.02 — 30,846 ratings — published 1962
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A Short History of Nearly Everything A Short History of Nearly Everything (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.21 — 432,655 ratings — published 2003
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The Selfish Gene The Selfish Gene (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.16 — 196,632 ratings — published 1976
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What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 31 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.14 — 199,891 ratings — published 2014
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Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow (ebook)
by (shelved 30 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.18 — 293,996 ratings — published 2015
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.13 — 823,298 ratings — published 2010
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The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.15 — 81,494 ratings — published 2014
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Cosmos Cosmos (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.40 — 162,577 ratings — published 1980
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"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious Character "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious Character (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.26 — 222,071 ratings — published 1985
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Brief Answers to the Big Questions Brief Answers to the Big Questions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.25 — 90,470 ratings — published 2018
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The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.29 — 82,492 ratings — published 1995
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The Origin of Species The Origin of Species (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.01 — 124,056 ratings — published 1859
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Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Audio CD)
by (shelved 23 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 3.99 — 27,987 ratings — published 2017
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Seven Brief Lessons on Physics Seven Brief Lessons on Physics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 3.98 — 69,346 ratings — published 2014
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The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.34 — 117,551 ratings — published 2010
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How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.27 — 86,736 ratings — published 2018
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The Body: A Guide for Occupants The Body: A Guide for Occupants (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.31 — 103,644 ratings — published 2019
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I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.17 — 33,244 ratings — published 2016
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Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.11 — 21,545 ratings — published 2013
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 3.85 — 21,553 ratings — published 2014
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.04 — 469,266 ratings — published 1997
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.17 — 609,855 ratings — published 2011
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The Order of Time The Order of Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.12 — 40,683 ratings — published 2017
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Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.33 — 40,553 ratings — published 1994
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Chaos: Making a New Science Chaos: Making a New Science (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.03 — 41,904 ratings — published 1987
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.06 — 246,778 ratings — published 2003
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Hidden Figures Hidden Figures (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 3.96 — 116,008 ratings — published 2016
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The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality and Our Destiny Beyond Earth The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality and Our Destiny Beyond Earth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.18 — 12,353 ratings — published 2018
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.36 — 235,945 ratings — published 2017
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.09 — 103,725 ratings — published 1999
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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.40 — 287,373 ratings — published 2018
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Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.06 — 28,429 ratings — published 1999
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Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 3.97 — 16,862 ratings — published 2016
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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.28 — 42,473 ratings — published 2021
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Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.33 — 179,192 ratings — published 2019
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Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.12 — 453,562 ratings — published 2015
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.15 — 181,262 ratings — published 2018
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.04 — 252,416 ratings — published 1985
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The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 3.92 — 57,630 ratings — published 2010
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Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 3.95 — 61,238 ratings — published 2010
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The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.12 — 41,373 ratings — published 2004
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How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.17 — 23,681 ratings — published 2019
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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.30 — 29,464 ratings — published 1999
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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.22 — 43,052 ratings — published 2018
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Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.37 — 33,805 ratings — published 2017
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Reality is Not What it Seems Reality is Not What it Seems (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as science-and-technology)
avg rating 4.33 — 17,245 ratings — published 2014
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Abhijit Naskar
“Forget about what glass house gargoyles do with tech, How will you the human use tech to eliminate sorrow?”
Abhijit Naskar, Corazon Calamidad: Obedient to None, Oppressive to None

Abhijit Naskar
“Any engineer can tell the voltage of a battery from taste, but only a humane engineer knows how to put each volt and amp to humanitarian use.”
Abhijit Naskar, Neurosonnets: The Naskar Art of Neuroscience

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