Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2025-05-06
Books mentioned on Breaking Down Einstein’s Greatest Papers, with Janna Levin
Janna Levin discussed The Joy of X by Steven Henry Strogatz.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Joy of X
The Joy of X by Steven Henry Strogatz is an engaging popular mathematics book that guides everyday readers through the hidden beauty and profound everyday relevance of mathematical concepts.
Discussed“Oh, that's a beautiful title. Yeah, Quantum Magazine. So, the story is my friend Steve Strogats, who's the original host of the show. It's a by Quantum Magazine from the Simons Foundation, wonderful science magazine. His book was called The Joy of X Mathematician.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Black Hole Survival Guide
“And you've also written a bunch of books. I have two with me like right now. The black hole survival guide. I mean, it's like it looks tiny but it's dense like a black hole. Spoiler alert. It does not end well.”
Plugged Black Hole Survival Guide
“I have two with me like right now. The black hole survival guide. I mean, it's like it looks tiny but it's dense like a black hole.”
Plugged How the Universe Got Its Spots
“And my favorite book I like to pronounce the black hole blue. I love that. That's the British cover.”