There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness

Name: There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness
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Rating: 4.4 (116 reviews)
Author: Carlo Rovelli

Cosmic Musings on Kindness, Narrated with Warmth

Written byCarlo Rovelli

Narrated byLandon Woodson

Length6h34m

Release dateMay 10, 2022

GenreScience & Engineering, Science, Astronomy & Space Science

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.4 (116 ratings)

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Author	Carlo Rovelli
Narrator	Landon Woodson
Runtime	6h34m
Published	May 10, 2022
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (116 ratings)
Categories	Science & Engineering, Science, Astronomy & Space Science, Cosmology, Physics
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Carlo Rovelli, the physicist-philosopher who's captivated millions with his accessible science, now turns his gaze to the universe's softer side. 'There Are Places in the World...' is a meandering, poetic exploration of kindness, rules, and the cosmos. Landon Woodson's narration is a standout, his warm, conversational tone making complex ideas feel intimate. Rovelli's signature style—part anecdote, part physics lesson—means you'll be as likely to laugh as you are to ponder the mysteries of the universe.

Tags: Physics for EveryoneCosmic PhilosophyNarrated NonfictionThought-Provoking EssaysAccessible ScienceKindness in Cosmos

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Woodson's narration is a joy, his voice as comforting as an old friend's. He navigates Rovelli's sometimes dense prose with ease, making even the most abstract concepts feel grounded. The book's structure, a series of loosely connected essays, allows for a leisurely pace, perfect for audio. Rovelli's insights are profound, but sometimes the connections between them feel tenuous. Still, it's a small price to pay for such beautiful, thought-provoking musings. This is a book to savor, not rush through.

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