Material World
The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization
What's it about
Ever wonder what really powers our modern world? It's not just code or capital. Discover the six essential raw materials that form the invisible backbone of everything you use, from your smartphone to the buildings you live in, and see how they secretly dictate our future. This summary of Material World takes you on a global journey to the mines, refineries, and factories that transform these fundamental elements. You'll learn how sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium are extracted and why their supply chains are more fragile than you think, holding the key to global economic power and environmental stability.
Meet the author
Ed Conway is the award-winning Economics and Data Editor for Sky News, with his journalism recognized by the British Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists. His extensive career reporting from the front lines of the global economy, from deep-level mines to advanced factories, provides the unique, first-hand perspective that underpins Material World. This direct access to the hidden infrastructure of our planet gives him unparalleled insight into the raw materials that truly shape our civilization.
What's it about
Ever wonder what really powers our modern world? It's not just code or capital. Discover the six essential raw materials that form the invisible backbone of everything you use, from your smartphone to the buildings you live in, and see how they secretly dictate our future. This summary of Material World takes you on a global journey to the mines, refineries, and factories that transform these fundamental elements. You'll learn how sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium are extracted and why their supply chains are more fragile than you think, holding the key to global economic power and environmental stability.
Meet the author
Ed Conway is the award-winning Economics and Data Editor for Sky News, with his journalism recognized by the British Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists. His extensive career reporting from the front lines of the global economy, from deep-level mines to advanced factories, provides the unique, first-hand perspective that underpins Material World. This direct access to the hidden infrastructure of our planet gives him unparalleled insight into the raw materials that truly shape our civilization.
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