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Science Historian — George Dyson

Deep Future

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Harnessing Wind Power in Shipping

This chapter examines innovative approaches to using wind power for transoceanic freight, highlighting historical sail freight and modern hybrid ships. The discussion encompasses environmental impacts, logistical predictability, and the personal anecdotes of life aboard a freight ship, all while contemplating the future of maritime transportation.

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