The Most Important Question Do You Know Where Your Water Comes From?
Oct 16, 2023
Deb Chachra, a material scientist and professor of engineering, discusses the importance of infrastructure and its impact on our daily lives. They emphasize the need for personal and collective appreciation of infrastructure, especially as climate change and negligence threaten existing systems. The podcast explores topics such as the benefits of a shared network for clean water, transitioning to sustainable infrastructure, and the potential of renewable energy technologies. It also highlights the importance of collective action in addressing complex issues like climate change and the role of writer friends in providing moral support during the writing process.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
On Sabbatical and Collaborating on Physical Projects
03:22 • 3min
Understanding Infrastructure and Systems
06:28 • 24min
Benefits of a Shared Network for Clean Water and Transition to Sustainable Infrastructure
30:49 • 4min
Exploring the Potential of Sustainable Choices and Complex Systems
34:28 • 6min
Collective Action for Public Systems
40:10 • 25min
The Impact of Writer Friends and the Manipulation of Agency
01:04:42 • 4min
Book Release Date and Podcast Information
01:09:01 • 2min