Book · 2016 · Physics, popular works
Storm in a Teacup
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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.'.
Steve Levitt · People I (Mostly) Admire · Dec 2023 Listen at 40:29 Why people recommend it
Storm in a Teacup by Helen Czerski is an engaging popular science book that uses ordinary household items and everyday occurrences to explain fundamental physics concepts. On People I (Mostly) Admire, host Steve Levitt recommended Czerski's books to his listeners at the end of the episode, noting that her first book focuses wonderfully on everyday physics. During their conversation, Levitt also discussed a specific, memorable example from the text, observing that it taught him how to use basic physics principles to easily determine whether an egg is raw or hard-boiled. Although he noted that this particular insight might not change someone's entire life, he emphasized that the clever demonstration really stuck with him long after reading. Levitt additionally referenced her subsequent book about the physics of the oceans, tying the two works together. Across the interview, the discussions highlighted how the author succeeds in making complex scientific principles accessible, practical, and fascinating to general audiences by grounding abstract theories in familiar, tangible, and observable phenomena from daily life.
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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
“it's not exactly a life-changing Insight but one example that you gave in your book storm and a teacup that really sticks with me is how to use physics to figure out whether an egg is raw or whether it's been boiled”
“It's not exactly a life-changing insight, but one example that you gave in your book 'Storm in a Teacup' that really sticks with me is how to use physics to figure out whether an egg is raw or whether it's been boiled.”
“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.'”
