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An introduction on just how fundamental energy is to life -- the energy of nuclear fusion powering a G-class star 93 million miles from Earth, which provides light energy that powers photosynthesis of carbohydrates in plants, which in turn provides energy for the herbivores that eat them, and the carnivores that eat those animals.

29 Jan: Chapter 5

Absolutely phenomenal, the most densely packed and thorough amount of information. Starts with the energy humans get from nuts, how much energy a human can yield working a farm by hand versus horse versus mills. Takes its time and completely neutral tone with an onslaught of information.