So it may not be astonishing that the validation of the model took place mostly in the context of theoretical physics.
Thus, it is not astonishing that some parts of the book are, for their intrinsic nature, rather difficult and addressed prevailingly to mature readers.
However, this policy was pursued from a position of astonishing weakness.
It is astonishing to think of the progress made since then.
What is astonishing is that these apes, in the face of so much futility, persist in their attempts to manipulate people through intentional communication.
I got the distinct feeling here of being an astonished onlooker trying to follow other people's arguments.
We were astonished when first we saw this building.
We are astonished again when we are leaving it - but this time astonished at our own reactions.
