Why people recommend it
Air-Borne by Carl Zimmer is a comprehensive science book that explores the hidden biological world present in the air we breathe and the history of airborne phenomena. On the Conversations with Tyler podcast, host Tyler Cowen endorsed the release at the conclusion of the episode, praising the author's entire body of work. Carl Zimmer appeared as a guest to discuss the historical context of his research, explaining how he explored topics such as the historical use of ultraviolet light to safeguard indoor air quality during the 1930s. The author also referenced insights from the text regarding carbon dioxide accumulation in enclosed spaces where people converse. Furthermore, Zimmer connected the themes of his writing to broader scientific discussions about the theoretical existence of microbial life in the atmosphere of Venus, emphasizing the wide scope of his investigation.
Who recommended it
- Carl Zimmer Discussed
- Tyler Cowen Recommended
Carl Zimmer — 4 mentions
“you know it's a great question and one that I was thinking about a lot while working on this book”
“as I write in Airborne in the book you know the idea that you could Safeguard the air with ultraviolet light is not new and in fact William and Mildred Wells were demonstrating it in the 1930s”
“as I write about in the book because you know if you are sitting there and you're talking to me and you're exhaling you are you know filling the room you're in with carbon dioxide and if you don't have a window open it's just going to keep building up gradually”
“and this actually ties into Airborne my book because you know you might think Venus that's crazy”
Tyler Cowen — 2 mentions
“the approximate reason for this episode is Carl's excellent new book it's called Airborne the hidden history of the life we breathe”
“just to endorse Carl's book again Airborne the hidden history of the life we breathe and indeed I'm a fan of all of Carl's books”