Industrial civilization needs an owner's manual.
People are suggesting books on economics and philosophy, which is good. But I literally meant the basics. Where does energy come from, and why? How do we make steel? Cement? Textiles? What is needed to grow enough food to feed the planet? How do vaccines work? Computers? Etc…
People who can't answer these questions even at a very basic level still express very strong opinions on things like nuclear power, gas cars, plastic bags, etc.
We need *industrial literacy.* And people should start to feel at least *slightly* embarrassed if they don't have it.
Some books that have been suggested in the replies:
The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm, by @lewis_dartnell
amazon.com/Knowledge-Rebu…
How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom, by @mattwridley
amazon.com/How-Innovation…
How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler, by @ryanqnorth
amazon.com/How-Invent-Eve…
Infrastructure: A Guide to the Industrial Landscape, by @bit_player
amazon.com/Infrastructure…
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