Underbug: An Obsessive Tale of Termites and Technology
- 320pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
Lisa Margonelli Libri
Lisa Margonelli crea narrazioni che approfondiscono l'intricato rapporto tra l'umanità e le risorse naturali. La sua scrittura esplora i profondi impatti storici e culturali che le materie prime fondamentali hanno sulla nostra società e sulla vita quotidiana. Attraverso un'analisi acuta, scopre come questi materiali siano intrecciati sia con il nostro progresso che con le nostre difficoltà. Il suo lavoro mira a promuovere una comprensione più profonda del mondo che abbiamo plasmato collettivamente.
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
- 320pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
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.