![]() You can immediately hook a geek of a certain age ((around 40, to be specific)) with a well-placed reference to the ZX Spectrum in this case, it’s the first paragraph of the book, explaining the title. Finding the perfect balance between enthusiasm, expertise and clarity is a really tough trick, and - I note with a tinge of professional jealousy - she makes it look easy. I have never (yet) sat down for a coffee with Hannah Fry, but, having read Hello World, I can imagine I have. ![]() ![]() The best science writers (as far as I’m concerned, at least) are the ones who make you feel like you’re sitting down for a coffee with a smart friend, excited about a thing they know about, a thing they’ve found out, or a thing they’ve just put together. ![]()
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