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Taxi from Another Planet: Conversations with Drivers about Life in the Universe

Taxi from Another Planet: Conversations with Drivers about Life in the Universe


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About the Book

Taxi drivers love to talk, and when astrobiologist Charles Cockell is their passenger, they love to talk about aliens. This humorous, insightful collection gathers essays inspired by conversations with cabbies, ranging over the possible nature of alien societies, the inevitability of life, and links between environmentalism and space exploration.

Table of Contents:
Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Preface 1. Are There Alien Taxi Drivers? 2. Would Alien Contact Change Us All? 3. Should I Be Worried about a Martian Invasion? 4. Should We Solve Problems on Earth before Exploring Space? 5. Will I Go on a Trip to Mars? 6. Is There Still Glory in Exploration? 7. Is Mars Our Planet B? 8. Do Ghosts Exist? 9. Are We Exhibits in an Alien Zoo? 10. Will We Understand the Aliens? 11. Might the Universe Be Devoid of Aliens? 12. Is Mars an Awful Place to Live? 13. Will Space Be Full of Tyrannies or Free Societies? 14. Do Microbes Deserve Our Protection? 15. How Did Life Begin? 16. Why Do We Need Oxygen to Breathe? 17. What Is the Meaning of Life? 18. Are We Exceptional? Further Reading Acknowledgments Image Credits Index

Review :
From human societies on Mars to cosmic microbes and alien worlds, this superbly intelligent, erudite book offers an intoxicating look at how the cutting edge of scientific thought on life's status in the universe connects to all of us. Faced with the fascinating questions of taxi drivers from around the world, Cockell is a convivial and inspiring passenger. -- Caleb Scharf, author of The Ascent of Information Most astronomers find it hard to respond to questions from the public without lapsing into jargon or technicalities, but Charles Cockell is a natural communicator. Taxi from Another Planet conveys an array of ideas--all fascinating, and some profound--with a light touch and utter clarity. Accessible to anyone curious about the cosmos. -- Martin Rees, coauthor of The End of Astronauts In this unique book, Cockell takes us on a journey through astrobiology--one taxi ride at a time. Combining scientific inquiries with personal stories, Taxi from Another Planet is a fascinating conversation starter. -- Lisa Kaltenegger, Director of the Carl Sagan Institute, Cornell University Cab drivers spend mere minutes with their passengers, which motivates them to ask riders only the interesting questions: Could Martians be dangerous? Will talking to aliens be more enlightening than talking to a dog? Cockell's answers from the backseat are clear and delightfully phrased in this informative and thoroughly entertaining book. -- Seth Shostak, author of Confessions of an Alien Hunter The ever curious and creative mind of Charles Cockell takes us on a ride that is both whimsical and thoroughly insightful. Science, society, and history are woven together throughout this delightful book, resembling the many intertwining streets of Cockell's journeys, and ours. -- Kevin Peter Hand, author of Alien Oceans: The Search for Life in the Depths of Space Conversations with cab drivers lead to discussions about space exploration in this fun outing from astrobiologist Cockell...He does a great job blending cutting-edge science with philosophical considerations. This is a joy to read. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780674279933
  • Publisher: Harvard University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Harvard University Press
  • Edition: Digital original
  • No of Pages: 304
  • ISBN-10: 067427993X
  • Publisher Date: 30 Aug 2022
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Conversations with Drivers about Life in the Universe


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