The Science of Rick and Morty
The Unofficial Guide to Earth's Stupidest Show
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
Explore the real science behind the Cartoon Network phenomenon Rick and Morty—one of television’s most irreverent, whip-smart, and darkly hilarious shows—and discover how close we are to Rick’s many experiments becoming a reality.
Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty is one of the smartest (and most insane) shows on television. Genius alcoholic Rick Sanchez and his hapless grandson Morty have explored everything from particle physics to human augmentation and much more in their intergalactic adventures through the multiverse. With biting humor and plenty of nihilism, Rick and Morty employs cutting-edge scientific theories in every episode. But, outside of Rick’s garage laboratory, what are these theories truly about and what can they teach us about ourselves?
Blending biology, chemistry, and physics basics with accessible—and witty—prose, The Science of Rick and Morty equips you with the scientific foundation to thoroughly understand Rick’s experiments from the show, such as how we can use dark matter and energy, just what is intelligence hacking, and whether or not you can really control a cockroach’s nervous system with your tongue. Perfect for longtime and new fans of the show, this is the ultimate segue into discovering more about our complicated and fascinating universe.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This terrific pop-cultural excursion from Brady, a high school teacher and founder of The Science Of... website, marries accessible science with imaginative story lines from the popular and irreverent animated show Rick and Morty. He observes that "while Star Trek used science as a tool," the newer series approaches it "as a toy: something to be tinkered with and used... in the most unconventional and irreverent ways." Brady examines the realities, practicalities, and outright fiction contained in Rick and Morty episodes, covering aliens, wormholes, clones, and the logistics of shrinking people or making them exponentially larger, among other subjects, not to mention a recipe for bake-free brownies. Weaving in plot points from fan-favorite episodes like "The Rickshaw Redemption," "Lawnmower Dog," and "Pickle Rick," Brady is a well-informed guide who doesn't talk down to his audience. If some of the writing ventures a little deeply into the nerd weeds, readers shouldn't object, as Brady's enthusiasm for his subject is contagious. His terrific and well-researched survey will be of most interest to confirmed Rick and Morty fans, but its combination of science and humor will be enjoyable even for those who've never seen an episode.
