Free Radicals: The Secret Anarchy of Science by Michael Brooks (Author). The thrilling exploration of the secret facet of scientific discovery --proving that some rules were meant to be broken scientists have colluded in essence the most profitable cowl-up of modern times. They present themselves as cool, logical, and level-headed, when the truth is that they may do something --take drugs, follow mystical visions, lie and even cheat --to make a discovery. They are usually extra excited by beginning revolutions than in taking part in by the rules. In Free Radicals, bestselling author Michael Brooks reveals the intense lengths some of our most celebrated scientists --such as Newton, Einstein, and Watson and Crick --are prepared to go to, from fraud to reckless, unethical experiments, in order to make new discoveries and bring them to the world's attention.
What actually goes on in the world of Science? Aside from the rare evil scientist proven in movies, usually scientists are portrayed as cool, logical, degree headed personalities - perhaps slightly timid but nonetheless those that comply with the rules. Now in "Free Radicals", Michael Brooks reveals how wrong this picture is.
In keeping with Brooks, in Science anything goes. The competitors are so powerful and the prizes so beneficial that no punches are pulled. Medicine, lies, fraud, politics - all are part of the game. He exposes famed personalities from Newton to Einstein - displaying how human all of them are; and the way the profitable ones never hesitated to interrupt the rules. Most of us have heard of Newton's famous statement on '.. standing on the shoulders of giants', however we might not have heard of his skill of stomping down other scientists!. Any literate individual would have heard of Einstein and his E=MC2 equation, however it is unbelievable to hear that he couldn't totally prove it regardless of eight makes an attempt!!
Well researched and narrated in a fast pace, this e-book beats most fiction novels. I used to be enthralled with the stories, though in the beginning a few of the expenses did give me a shock. But as I proceeded within the guide it was clear that the creator's intentions had been honorable - the target was to not deride the scientists but show that they are human similar to the rest of us. Being a knowledgeable in one self-discipline doesn't make an individual tremendous human - nor does that expertise translate into other areas. I was also surprised at how short minded' specialists are and the way troublesome is for brand spanking new concepts to break though - even in a field which is supposed to foster open thinking.
Brooks goes on to explain how one can encourage extra youngsters to get into Science and exhorts the Scientists to play an extra activist position in causes that they imagine in. Highlighting scientists like Carl Sagan, Brooks exhibits the vital position that Scientists can play in formulating public opinion. However Brooks appears to get a little carried away on the benefits of medication like marijuana or LSD to broaden the mind's horizons - I am not convinced whether that was as important as he makes out.
I should hasten to add that the guide is simply not a bunch of `scorching' stories. Excellently weaved through these tales, the writer brings out fantastically quite a few scientific breakthroughs and their impact on society. This can be a science ebook that one can reward to any teenager to learn!. It will additionally not harm scientists to read it either.
Free Radicals: The Secret Anarchy of Science
Michael Brooks (Author)
320 pages
Overlook Hardcover; 1 edition (April 26, 2012)
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