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As a small part of this information revolution, may I suggest a (free as PDF) book on the energy problem and the varying efficacy of its potential solutions, av
by luxpir 14y ago
As a small part of this information revolution, may I suggest a (free as PDF) book on the energy problem and the varying efficacy of its potential solutions, available from here: http://www.withouthotair.com/ http://www.withouthotair.com/.
It's an eye-opening read for the most part and uses real-world figures for its estimates to show just what might and might not work in replacing fossil fuels around the world.
I wouldn't have been as interested in reading it myself if the Economist/Bill Gates hadn't given it their approval.
- lifeisstillgood 14y agoCannot recommend this book enough - brilliant as it just looks at the figures - how much of Britain (Author is a Cambridge mathematics prof.) would have to be covered in solar panels or wind farms to replace coal etc. Entertaining, memorable and instructive. Go read.
- reitzensteinm 14y agoI too absolutely recommend Without Hot Air; if you're interested enough to read this far into the comments, you'll enjoy the book. It's a refreshing physicist's take in a field normally consumed with politics and hand waving.