Terry Pratchett, Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart discuss The Science of Discworld IV - Judgement Day

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Channel: Waterstones · 2014 · Entertainment

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Recorded at an event in London, Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen discuss the fourth instalment of the Science of Discworld series.

Mathematician Stewart and biologist Cohen continue to explore the depths of the Disc with Sir Terry in this mind-mangling combination of fiction, cutting-edge science and philosophy.

In this recording they discuss the book, as well as Darwin, the evolution of technology, the failings and arrogance of the human race - and the perennial question of what Terry Pratchett's favourite Discworld character is...

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