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Vaclav Smil and the value of doubt.
“A ruthless dissector of unwarranted assumptions takes on environmental catastrophists and techno-optimists.” ~ learn more
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The drive behind Bezos’ Blue Origin space company.
Have you ever heard of Vaclav Smil? Bezos sure has… “In a new interview with the CEO of German media conglomerate Axel Springer, Bezos explained why it is so vital for humanity to take to space…” | learn more
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How energy makes life possible.
Bill Gates reviews “Energy and Civilization: A History” by author Vaclav Smil. | learn more