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#116 – Luisa Rodriguez on why global catastrophes seem unlikely to kill us all

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Exploring Glass: Origins, Applications, and Resource Scarcity

This chapter explores the historical roots and importance of glass as a resource, created from sand and influenced by natural events. It addresses the uses of glass in technology and architecture, while also providing a hopeful viewpoint on resource scarcity and sustainability.

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