When We Cease to Understand the World
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When We Cease to Understand the World
Benjamín Labatut
7 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2021–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
This is the first book for me that I can say is beautifully written. Even though the subject was heavy at times, I couldn't stop reading it.
A work of historical fiction focusing on (real) scientists who grapple with the consequences of their discoveries.
It is about scientists that are fully consumed by their work, going mad somtimes. Their work is making a world a better place, but at the same time is used to kill lots of people.
Where it comes up
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