Underbug: An Obsessive Tale of Termites and Technology
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Lisa Margonelli Livres
Lisa Margonelli élabore des récits qui explorent la relation complexe entre l'humanité et les ressources naturelles. Son écriture examine les profonds impacts historiques et culturels que des produits de base essentiels ont sur notre société et notre vie quotidienne. Par une analyse pointue, elle révèle comment ces matériaux sont liés à la fois à notre progrès et à nos difficultés. Son travail vise à favoriser une compréhension plus approfondie du monde que nous avons collectivement façonné.
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
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
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.