What If? - Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

Exploring the edges of science through imaginative and often hilarious scenarios, this work delves into how the laws of physics, biology, and mathematics would respond to wildly hypothetical questions. The author, a former NASA roboticist and creator of the popular webcomic xkcd, applies rigorous scientific principles to answer absurd queries with clarity and wit, revealing unexpected truths about the universe in the process.

• Scientific rigor applied to fantasy: Each hypothetical question is approached with real scientific methodology, demonstrating how even the most ridiculous premises can be analyzed logically.
• Interdisciplinary connections: The book draws...

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