Vaclav Smil

This tale minutely dissects the things that make up the modern world, piece by piece, revealing the true mechanics behind the prominent systems of global stature such as energy, food production, and technology. Breaking down the interaction between these core domains and their influence on human life presented to them encourages questioning and demystifies common misunderstandings and overly technical ideas. It is really an interesting piece of reading for an independent reader of any kind and his or her interest into the true forces creating our world. The author, well known in his interdisciplinary competences, leads through the workings of our world and stresses the understanding of those systems as a crucial precondition for sustainable decision-making and the future designs.

Unmask the reality of global trends and myths through the statistics-based insight into this delving on 71 topics—from energy and food to technology and the environment. In each episode, the show challenges common misconceptions and sheds light on the realities of our world by presenting hard data and clear analysis. Find out how these numbers can tell a different story than the one often presented in media and popular discourse. This book offers readers factual insight into understanding complex modern life and global issues that define our future, emphasizing informed decision-making based on reliable data.