

#10410
Mentioned in 3 episodes
The Black Cloud
Book • 1957
In 'The Black Cloud', Fred Hoyle crafts a gripping narrative about a colossal interstellar cloud that approaches Earth, causing catastrophic climate changes.
As scientists attempt to communicate with the cloud, they discover it is a sentient being.
The novel delves into the contrast between scientific reasoning and political decision-making, offering a blend of hard science and speculative fiction.
It explores themes of existential crisis, the nature of intelligence, and humanity's place in the universe.
As scientists attempt to communicate with the cloud, they discover it is a sentient being.
The novel delves into the contrast between scientific reasoning and political decision-making, offering a blend of hard science and speculative fiction.
It explores themes of existential crisis, the nature of intelligence, and humanity's place in the universe.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

, referencing its exploration of a life form based on interstellar dust.

Nick Lane

334 snips
#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness
Mentioned by 

as a source of scientific and fictional inspiration.


Richard Dawkins

72 snips
#87 – Richard Dawkins: Evolution, Intelligence, Simulation, and Memes
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

in a discussion about a conscious being that doesn't resemble humans, referencing Hoyle's science fiction story.

Lawrence Krauss

Lawrence Krauss: Multiverse, Dark Energy, Living Forever
Recommended by ![undefined]()

for its accurate portrayal of scientific discussions.

Lawrence Krauss

LAWRENCE KRAUSS: our cosmic significance in an indifferent universe