Energy and Civilization
A History
by Vaclav Smil

Energy and Civilization: A History by Vaclav Smil

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  1. [What are you currently reading?] [...] The Beginning of Infinity [...] The Fabric of Reality [...] I also have a book called Scientific Freedom which is kind of about how you do high quality scientific research. [...] Something Deeply Hidden, which is a book on the many universes theory by Sean Carroll. There is No Antimemetics Division, a sci-fi novel that I just finished. The Disappearance of the Universe. Energy and Civilization. When Money Dies.

    Naval Ravikant

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  2. Goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans’ ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years.

    Bill Gates

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