The Science of Rick and Morty

The Unofficial Guide to Earth's Stupidest Show

By: Matt Brady

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

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.

©2019 Matt Brady (P)2019 Tantor

Outstanding

Amazing book and amazing reader. HIGHLY recommend for all nerds and aspiring nerds out there.

Rick Sanchez Science?

I enjoy the science behind the show. All the advance theories in regards to the multiverse, duh, bioengineering, astrophysics, advance tech and such can serve as an easy listen for those that know a lot more. And I salute to those just starting and their using this to get started. Though it would be nice if they update it more. All and all it was good.

Best Way to Explain Science

I’m a recent convert to Rick and Morty. I heard about the show when the first season debuted, but didn’t really understand why all these young people were into some cartoon, until the pandemic started and I had nothing else to watch beside the infection rate. Over a weekend sometime last summer, I binged watched all four seasons and laughed my butt off, but I also learned crazy science too at the same time. “The Science of Rick and Morty” is the best way to explain science from the show. Matt Brady does an amazing job at talking about the science in the show, but also keeping the humor. Back when I was growing up, I was addicted to watching The Jetsons, Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Quantum Leap. All three TV shows are different from each other, but they are also the same. They explained science in a fun and entertaining way, such as Rick and Morty does in the modern time. If you have a t-shirt of Rick and Morty then this is a guidebook to some of the science in the cartoon.

Brilliant for several reasons

I honestly wasn't sure how this book was going to go. At first, it seemed like just another science book looking for a unique edge to walk on with all the same old material ... and in some senses it was.
Man, I really don't have the time to flesh my thoughts out right now - so I'll leave it at that for now. But I'll come back and finish my thoughts on some not-too-distant rainy day.

Great

The narrator had a more casual approach when reading which made me feel like I was listening to a podcast rather than a book. As for the content of the book itself, it was really interesting. He doesn't debunk things that they get wrong in the show but rather, explain the science that is used in the show and elaborate on how far we are from acheiving that level of science. As well as, explaining the concept as a whole. If you're interested in the science behind the show, I'd suggest you give it a listen.