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Mentioned in 4 episodes

The shock of the old

Book • 2006

Author

David Edgerton

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

Jean-Baptiste Fressoz

Tiia Sahrakorpi

Lee Vinsel

Carlotta Darò

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Recommended by

Jean-Baptiste Fressoz

for its insights into the history of technology and its relevance to the energy transition discussion.

57 snips

The "Energy Transition" is a Pipe Dream | Jean-Baptiste Fressoz

Mentioned by

Tiia Sahrakorpi

, noting its advocacy for the history of use and appreciation of its arguments.

29 snips

Tiia Sahrakorpi on a Use-Based History of Electricity in Finland

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

when discussing the continued relevance of bicycles despite car production.

12 snips

Tim Talks Bicycles with Patented

Mentioned by

Lee Vinsel

as a book that got him thinking about the importance of studying diverse societies.

Jennifer Hart on African Mobility and Infrastructure

Mentioned by

Carlotta Darò

to emphasize that technological developments rely on existing technologies and networks.

Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)

Mentioned by

Carlotta Darò

to highlight that technological developments rely on existing networks, not just individual inventions.

Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)

Mentioned by

Carlotta Darò

when discussing the importance of existing technologies and networks in enabling new inventions.

Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)

Mentioned by

Jean-Baptiste Fressoz

as a great book that inspired him to reflect upon history of energy.

Jean-Baptiste Fressoz, "More and More and More: An All-Consuming History of Energy" (Harper, 2025)

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