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How the World Really Works

Vaclav Smil

Science

A data-driven explanation of the fundamental material realities that underpin modern civilization, including energy, food production, and the four pillars of cement, steel, plastics, and ammonia. Smil argues for a grounded, numbers-first understanding of how the world functions.

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