Culture Study Podcast We're All Infrastructure Nerds
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Dec 13, 2023 This episode of the podcast explores topics such as the state of sidewalks, undoinng car dependencies, a power company in Vermont distributing batteries to customers, ready-to-fail water treatment plants, and the lack of good trains. Deb Chachra, author of How Infrastructure Works, joins the conversation to discuss the fascinating systems that shape our world. The episode also mentions the significance of septic systems and encourages listeners to share and support the podcast.
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Infrastructure Is Not Inevitable
- Infrastructure systems shape our lives and aren't inevitable like gravity.
- We can change these systems to avoid the catastrophic falls and impacts happening now.
Childhood Revealed Infrastructure Contrast
- Deb's experience living between Canada and India exposed her to stark infrastructure differences.
- She noticed contrasts like power brownouts and limited running water that made infrastructure systems visible early on.
Advocate Neighborhood-Scale Infrastructure
- Explore neighborhood-scale infrastructure like seismic systems to improve quality and shared responsibility.
- This middle-ground approach balances DIY and large municipal utilities for better community outcomes.