I really enjoyed my conversation today with Helen turki and if you did too I think you'd like her books her first book about everyday physics is called storm and a cup and her most recent book about the physics of the ocean is called the Blue machine.
Steve Levitt · People I (Mostly) Admire · Dec 2023 Listen at 40:15 Why people recommend it
Blue Machine by Helen Czerski is a popular science book that explores the complex physics, fluid dynamics, and planetary influence of the earth's oceans. On People I (Mostly) Admire, host Steve Levitt recommended the book to his audience during the outro of an episode featuring the author, pairing it with her previous work on everyday physics to encourage listeners to dive deeper into the subject. During their conversation, Levitt admitted to initial skepticism upon hearing that a physicist was writing a book dedicated entirely to the physics of the ocean, but he ultimately praised the engaging way the text uncovers hidden oceanic mechanisms. The podcast discussion highlights how the book successfully transforms vast marine environments into an understandable narrative about heat distribution, currents, and planetary systems that keep the earth habitable. By framing the ocean as a dynamic global engine rather than merely a body of water, Czerski's work offers readers a fresh perspective on earth science and fluid mechanics. The enthusiastic recommendation from the podcast host underscores the book's broad appeal to anyone interested in popular science, environmental mechanics, and the fascinating physical forces operating silently across the globe every single day.
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Steve Levitt I really enjoyed my conversation today with Helen turki and if you did too I think you'd like her books her… 4
“so a lot of what we're talking about is coming from your new book it's called the Blue machine and I have to say when I heard that you were going to write a book about the physics of the ocean I was skeptical”
“So a lot of what we’re talking about is coming from your new book; it's called 'The Blue Machine,' and I have to say, when I heard that you were going to write a book about the physics of the ocean, I was skeptical.”
“I really enjoyed my conversation today with Helen turki and if you did too I think you'd like her books her first book about everyday physics is called storm and a cup and her most recent book about the physics of the ocean is called the Blue machine”
“Her first book about everyday physics is called 'Storm in a Teacup,' and her most recent book about the physics of the ocean is called 'The Blue Machine.'”
