How the World Really Works: Our Past, Present, and Future Through the Eyes of a Scientist
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A new twist in the Harari-Chomsky dialogue on the fate of humanity: what awaits us—inevitable collapse or a bright future?
We receive a tremendous amount of information every day, but for many, how the modern world functions remains a mystery. What happens when we flip a switch? How much diesel fuel does it take to put a bowl of chicken soup on our table? Who invented global warming? Vaclav Smil, the renowned Canadian scientist and analyst, is a master of statistics—it's no coincidence that he is one of Bill Gates' favorite authors. Using numbers, Smil reveals the truth about what drives our civilization: from energy and food production to globalization and the future of humanity.
Want to understand how our world really works? Globalization might not have happened? What explains the longevity of the Japanese and Spaniards? What would happen if a solar flare knocked out the power on Earth? Vaclav Smil—a world-renowned scientist, ecologist, analyst, and author of dozens of books—debunks myths about green energy, sustainable development, and the future of humanity. His interdisciplinary approach allows him to paint a holistic picture of the world, addressing energy, ecology, economics, and even politics. Smil doesn't predict the apocalypse or paint utopias. He speaks the language of facts and figures (it's no wonder Smil is Bill Gates' favorite author). You're ready to see reality as it is!
We receive a tremendous amount of information every day, but for many, how the modern world functions remains a mystery. What happens when we flip a switch? How much diesel fuel does it take to put a bowl of chicken soup on our table? Who invented global warming? Vaclav Smil, the renowned Canadian scientist and analyst, is a master of statistics—it's no coincidence that he is one of Bill Gates' favorite authors. Using numbers, Smil reveals the truth about what drives our civilization: from energy and food production to globalization and the future of humanity.
Want to understand how our world really works? Globalization might not have happened? What explains the longevity of the Japanese and Spaniards? What would happen if a solar flare knocked out the power on Earth? Vaclav Smil—a world-renowned scientist, ecologist, analyst, and author of dozens of books—debunks myths about green energy, sustainable development, and the future of humanity. His interdisciplinary approach allows him to paint a holistic picture of the world, addressing energy, ecology, economics, and even politics. Smil doesn't predict the apocalypse or paint utopias. He speaks the language of facts and figures (it's no wonder Smil is Bill Gates' favorite author). You're ready to see reality as it is!
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