Hackers' Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

earthling @appassionato@mastodon.social

11/23/2025, 9:45:01 AM

Public

A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking, 2011

A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking's book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin--and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending--or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?

#books
#nonfiction
#science
#time

Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and "arrows of time," of the big bang and a bigger God--where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.

earthling @appassionato@mastodon.social

11/23/2025, 9:49:35 AM

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About Time by Adam Frank, 2011

The acclaimed, exhilarating journey into the science of time, from Stonehenge to the Big Bang and beyond.

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#nonfiction
#time

“A fascinating and comprehensive survey of how technology – from farming to railways to telegraphy to the internet – has changed our everyday concept of time. [Frank] is excellent at showing how our ideas of human and cosmic time have evolved hand in hand ... Compelling.”

Marcus Chown, New Scientist

“Eloquent ... [Frank’s] trek through the history of humanity takes a parallel look at how we have gained a deeper grasp of the Universe during our time on Earth.”

Nature

“A phenomenal blend of science and cultural history ... Ultimately, Frank argues that recognizing our place in the ongoing narrative of the creation of cultural time and cosmic time – moving beyond the cosmology of the Big Bang (of which ‘ours’ may be one of many) – is what will allow mankind to enter a new, global era of time and culture.”

Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“This will fascinate anyone curious about the nexus of astronomy and history and, of course, time.”

Library Journal

“Frank ponders fresh ideas in cosmology ... and how the human perception of time will change in the future.”

Washington Post

“This one is a must-read! The book does a wonderful job weaving together the story of human history and time in the context of the universe. From the Big Bang to the Renaissance to cell phones to the multiverse, [Frank] takes extremely complex ideas and makes them easily digestible, endlessly fascinating, and fun. About Time will make you think.”

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