The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage into the World of the Weird

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In this sharp-edged biography, the author likens Musk to an earlier biographical subject, Steve Jobs. This book is a testament to how unorthodox thinking has often been at the forefront of science and the development of humanity. I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 in acknowledgement of the author's central arguement: one should always be open to alternate ways of thinking. The book is overpopulated with aliens, whether they were witnessed or were historical figures (Jesus may have been one).

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardA Financial Times Best Business Book of the YearA Times Higher Education Book of the WeekBest Business Book of the Year, 800-CEO-READ . In fact, he uses the word batshit over and over to describe these unconventional beliefs and bizarre encounters, while also demonstrating that investigating such baffling notions (whether to solve them, prove them or disprove them) is often what leads people to discover something closer to the truth. Humorous illustrations are featured side by side with historic photographs, and each “batshit” story or theory is counterbalanced with a reality check of facts and statistics.

Un libro che parla all’angolo incolto della nostra mente, quello che si sollazza a leggere stranezze con la spensieratezza di chi non stenterebbe a crederci ma che dialogando con la razionalità ci spinge a cercare una risposta o accettare con serenità il senso di una coincidenza.

This is a book full to the brim with strange theories, whacky scientists, plant talkers, bigfoot hunters and soft rocks. Surprisingly, the chestnut about the faked Apollo landing is absent, but the astronauts themselves were apparently an offbeat bunch, deeply religious before or converted by the experience, when not preoccupied by the paranormal.There are three levels of reaction to the weirdness in this book: raising your eyebrows in mild surprise; going ‘what the heck?