Book description
A âtimely, informative, and fascinatingâ study of 8 inventionsâand how they shaped our worldâwith âtotally compellingâ insights on little-known inventors throughout history (Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prizeâwinning author of The Sixth Extinction)
In The Alchemy of Us, scientist and science writer Ainissa Ramirez examines 8 inventions and reveals how they shapedâŚ
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1 author picked The Alchemy of Us as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Ainissa Ramirez is a scientist and a storyteller, and from page one of this book, I found myself transfixed by her ability to make complex things comprehensible. From the springs that make clocks work and the carbon filaments that help us see to the electrons in glass that now power computers and smartphones, Ramirez taught me how much matter matters in understanding technological developments of the present moment.
My favorite part of the book is her writing style, as she begins each chapter with an inviting anecdote, like how Abraham Lincolnâs body was carried in a funeral rail car madeâŚ
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