Smil – Energy: A Beginner’s Guide

Book page: smil-energy-beginner-s

From: Quotes batch 23

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Concept

“The concept of energy is the capacity to do work; it is the universal currency that governs all physical and biological systems.” (p. 2)

Behavior

“Human behavior throughout history has been a relentless pursuit of higher energy density, from wood to coal to uranium.” (p. 84)

Game Theory

“The ‘Energy Transition’ is a global game where the stakes are the survival of industrial civilization against the depletion of resources.” (p. 156)

Cognition

“We lack the cognitive ability to grasp the sheer scale of the energy flows required to sustain our modern lifestyle.” (p. 112)

Memory

“The ‘memory’ of past energy crises is often short-lived, leading to a repetitive cycle of waste and panic.” (p. 182)