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An Incredible Future is Coming (Where is My Flying Car by J Storrs Hall)

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CHAPTER

The History and Stagnation of Energy Access

Exploring the impact of energy consumption on human development, the chapter traces the history of energy access from fire and animal husbandry to steam engines and electricity. It highlights the steady increase in energy availability over the years, but points out the current stagnation since the 1970s and discusses the need for a new industrial revolution.

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