Material World
Journey from the deepest mines to the most advanced factories to understand the six fundamental substances—sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium—that form the bedrock of our modern world. Ed Conway travels the globe, revealing the often-unseen human ingenuity and complex networks required to transform these raw materials into the technologies and infrastructure we rely on daily. This book offers a compelling, ground-up perspective on civilization, perfect for anyone curious about the hidden foundations of our interconnected lives.
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