📚 2 Books mentioned in "121. Exploring Physics, from Eggshells to Oceans | People I (Mostly) Admire" of People I (Mostly) Admire
Podcast: People I (Mostly) Admire
Episode: 121. Exploring Physics, from Eggshells to Oceans | People I (Mostly) Admire
Published on December 28, 2023
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Blue Machine
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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.
In this segment, host Steve Levitt discusses the guest's new book, 'The Blue Machine,' which focuses on the physics of the ocean. He shares his initial skepticism upon learning about the book.
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.'
In this segment, the host discusses Helen Czerski's latest book, 'The Blue Machine,' which explores the fascinating physics of the ocean.
Storm in a Teacup
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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.
In this episode, host Steve Levitt discusses a specific example from Helen Czerski's book 'Storm in a Teacup,' where she illustrates how physics can determine whether an egg is raw or boiled.
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.'
The host discusses Helen Czerski and references her first book, 'Storm in a Teacup,' which explores the concepts of everyday physics.