Big Picture Science: Where the Wind Blows
It’s
omnipresent on Earth and absent on the Moon. When it’s blowing sand in our eyes
or frigid air down our necks, we may curse the wind, but living on a planet
without it would be stultifying. Join us as we sail through a discussion with
journalist and author Simon Winchester about the many practical and playful
uses of wind – from boats to turbines to kites – and how it has shaped history,
including the growth of civilization itself.
Guest:
- Simon Winchester – Journalist and author of “The Breath Of The Gods: The History and Future of the Wind”
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