matthewmincher reviewed Material World by Ed Conway
Amazing read
5 stars
I think this is probably one of, if not the best non fiction book I've read in recent years.
Incredibly well written, interesting, intricately connected, and mind blowing. This book masterfully combines science, history, and glimpses of the future while at no point being dry or academic.
Some highlights for me: - The great salt hedge of India - Cheshire salt in the modern day - Synthetic petroleum during WWII - Fracking - What is your tomato really made of
I loved how Conway linked each of the materials in the material world together and gave me an overview of our modern tech tree.