Speed

'There is no author whose books I look forward to more' Bill Gates`There is perhaps no other academic who paints pictures with numbers like Smil` GuardianDiscover how speed shapes life on Earth, from grinding geological processes to the astonishing speed of light. In this wide-ranging ideas book, internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil explores the connections between speed, nature, and human innovation. With surprising insights - like how erosion actually accelerates mountain growth - Smil debunks the myth that modern life is accelerating at an unprecedented rate.Combining compelling statistics with insightful analysis, Smil take readers on a captivating journey through the vast timescales of Earth`s history all the way down to the complexities of the present day.Smil explains how we measure speed and reveals its theoretical limits, offering a thought-provoking look at the forces defining our world. This eye-opening book encourages readers to see speed`s vital role in everything around us.

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