What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedTo Infinity and Beyond
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lindsey Nyx Walker · Book
If you loved To Infinity and Beyond, start with Cosmos (Ann Druyan, 2014) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to To Infinity and Beyond across media.
You loved the way To Infinity and Beyond makes the vast mysteries of theoretical physics feel deeply human and accessible.
Films on the same thread
Star Trek Beyond
Justin Lin · Film · 2016
Explores: Enemies to allies, Survival against overwhelming odds, Federation ideals tested.
Like To Infinity and Beyond, this film explores the intersection of pop culture and the cosmos, grounding grand Federation ideals within a story about found family and survival.
Interstellar
Christopher Nolan · Film · 2014
Explores: Existentialism, Humanity's Survival, Love and Sacrifice.
Just as To Infinity and Beyond examines the theoretical limits of our universe, this film uses the concept of time dilation to explore the profound intimacy of human sacrifice.
Lightyear
Angus MacLane · Film · 2022
Explores: Hero's Journey, Regret and Redemption, Found Family.
This adventure mirrors the scientific wonder found in To Infinity and Beyond by framing the complexities of time dilation through a personal journey of regret and eventual redemption.
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord · Film · 2026
Explores: competence porn, amnesia, interspecies friendship.
If the scientific problem-solving in To Infinity and Beyond captured your imagination, you will appreciate this story where a desperate mission requires applying rigorous physics to save humanity.
Series on the same thread
Cosmos
Ann Druyan · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with To Infinity and Beyond: Astrophysics.
Sharing the same author as To Infinity and Beyond, this documentary series provides the same clarity on the laws of gravity and the origins of our vast, mysterious universe.
Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking · Series · 2010
Explores: Origin of the Universe, Space Exploration, Time Travel (Theoretical).
Much like To Infinity and Beyond, this series blends real science with theoretical possibilities like time travel to provide a compelling guide to the nature of our universe.
Podcasts on the same thread
StarTalk Radio
Podcast
Shares a thread with To Infinity and Beyond: astrophysics.
This podcast extends the interdisciplinary approach of To Infinity and Beyond by bringing together scientific experts and comedy to explore the wonders of astrophysics and space exploration.
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Podcast
Shares a thread with To Infinity and Beyond: astrophysics.
Building on the scientific wonder of To Infinity and Beyond, this show invites you to investigate the universe through a witty, irreverent lens that celebrates the joy of discovery.
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Common questions
Is To Infinity and Beyond a science fiction novel?
To Infinity and Beyond is a non-fiction exploration of the cosmos by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lindsey Nyx Walker. It examines the intersection of science and pop culture, specifically analyzing concepts like time travel and parallel worlds through a scientific lens rather than a fictional narrative.
What topics are covered in To Infinity and Beyond?
To Infinity and Beyond explores the relationship between science and pop culture. The authors investigate complex astrophysical concepts, including the theoretical possibilities of parallel worlds and time travel, to explain how these ideas function within our understanding of the universe.
Who are the authors of To Infinity and Beyond?
To Infinity and Beyond was written by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lindsey Nyx Walker. Their collaboration focuses on bridging the gap between scientific reality and the imaginative themes frequently found in popular culture, such as the mechanics of time travel and the existence of parallel worlds.
Does To Infinity and Beyond discuss time travel?
Yes, To Infinity and Beyond discusses time travel as part of its broader exploration of the cosmos. The book examines how this concept is portrayed in pop culture and evaluates the scientific principles that govern or challenge such phenomena within our understanding of the universe.