Book · 2008 · Automobile driving
Traffic
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I remember eating a book right now called traffic it's about the science of traffic.
Joe Rogan · The Joe Rogan Experience · Apr 2018 Listen at 1:18:45 The best things said about it
Tom vanderbelt it's interesting he wrote a book called traffic which seems like a very different kind of book sort of what is his background and where is he coming from.
Why people recommend it
Traffic by Tom Vanderbilt is an exploration of the psychological, behavioral, and scientific phenomena behind how and why traffic functions the way it does. Pamela Paul mentioned the work during an episode of The Book Review in July 2024, highlighting it as an intriguing departure from the author's other writings and inquiring about his professional background. Additionally, Joe Rogan discussed reading the publication on an April 2018 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience with guest Matt Farah. Rogan noted that the text delves deeply into the science of traffic, specifically referencing how the principles outlined in the book relate to real-world traffic studies and commuting challenges in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles. Both hosts used the occasion to touch upon the complexities of human behavior on roadways, urban planning, and the hidden systems governing daily transit. The book continues to be cited as an accessible and eye-opening examination of an everyday phenomenon that affects millions of urban dwellers worldwide.
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Joe Rogan I remember eating a book right now called traffic it's about the science of traffic 1
“I remember eating a book right now called traffic it's about the science of traffic”
Pamela Paul Tom vanderbelt it's interesting he wrote a book called traffic which seems like a very different kind of bo… 1
“Tom vanderbelt it's interesting he wrote a book called traffic which seems like a very different kind of book sort of what is his background and where is he coming from”