Underbug: An Obsessive Tale of Termites and Technology
- 320 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
Lisa Margonelliová se ve své práci zabývá složitými vztahy mezi lidstvem a přírodními zdroji. Její psaní zkoumá hluboké historické a kulturní dopady, které mají klíčové suroviny na naši společnost a každodenní život. Prostřednictvím pronikavé analýzy odhaluje, jak jsou tyto materiály spjaty s naším pokrokem i našimi problémy. Jejím cílem je podnítit hlubší porozumění světu, který jsme si sami vytvořili.



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.
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.