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ITT we shall discuss whether famous /sci/-related books of famous authors are meme-tier or actually readable. Start with pic related but feel free to add more books.
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>>8124732
>pop sci books
This is shit, OP. Shit, every book in your picture is a steaming pile of shit.

Serge Lang's Algebra is meme tier, Rudin is meme tier, your books are shit
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>>8124738
yet you read all of them?
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>>8124831
I read none of them.
I dont need to put a turd in my mouth to know that it doesnt taste delicious
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>>8124837
yes that is actually what you would need to do
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>>8124732
I'm going through Godel, Escher, Bach right now and it's a pretty enjoyable read. It will definitely give you a sense of wonder at a couple points, even if you're a seasoned scientific cynic
>>8124837
These are some rather well polished turds, then
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>>8124732
Why is Shannon up there? It's a great paper.
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>>8124859
So is Cybernetics. All three are a very good read in my opinion.
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>>8125228
Norbert Weiner is a horrible writer he tries too hard to be eloquent. I want to scream
>There is no need to impress English majors, just write like a fucking scientist.
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>>8125241
Just because you brainlet can not understand basic English doesn't mean Wiener is a bad author :^)
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SICP
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Anyone has a good astrophysics and/or astronomy books to recommend? Not talking about pop, entry-level baby's first steps bullshit. I mean full on scientific, hardcore stuff
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>>8127015
http://4chan-science.wikia.com/wiki/Astronomy_Textbook_Recommendations
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