Big Picture Science
Where the Wind Blows
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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”
Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake
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