The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Our World from Scratch

Lewis Dartnell

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somenameformeJan 10, 2025

"The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Our World from Scratch" [1] is an amazing read.

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jonathanstrangeSep 22, 2022

This book made me realize the fragility of modern technology and how it is funded on chemical industry, shipping, oil, and the exploitation of natural resources.

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