Underbug: An Obsessive Tale of Termites and Technology
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Lisa Margonelli Libros
Lisa Margonelli crea narrativas que profundizan en la intrincada relación entre la humanidad y los recursos naturales. Su escritura explora los profundos impactos históricos y culturales que las materias primas fundamentales tienen en nuestra sociedad y vidas diarias. A través de un análisis incisivo, descubre cómo estos materiales están entrelazados tanto con nuestro progreso como con nuestras dificultades. Su obra tiene como objetivo fomentar una comprensión más profunda del mundo que hemos moldeado colectivamente.
Focusing on the oil industry, this book offers a witty and insightful exploration of the individuals, economies, and infrastructure involved in petroleum production. It sheds light on the complexities of a sector that impacts our daily lives, blending humor with critical analysis to reveal the often-overlooked dynamics of oil. Through engaging narratives, it invites readers to understand the far-reaching implications of this vital resource.
Underbug
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Who has the answer to the world's fuel problems? How can we bring ruined land back to life? Where do roboticists turn when they try to engineer a hive mind? Termites. Strange though it may seem, scientists are looking to these much-reviled insects as little guides to the biggest of ideas. Lisa Margonelli follows them to find out how termites could change the world. A masterpiece of popular science, Underbug touches on everything from metaphysical meditation, technological innovation and the psychology of obsession to good old-fashioned biology.