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Energy Slaves
- An 'energy slave' is a unit of energy equivalent to the work a human can do.
- Westerners benefit from 150-200 energy slaves daily through extrasomatic energy sources.
Gasoline's Power
- A full tank of gas provides the same energy as 16 people pushing a car for a month.
- This illustrates the immense power of extrasomatic energy sources.
Technological Advancements and Energy
- Technological advancements aim to optimize energy use, from basic needs like warmth to complex machinery.
- Fossil fuels, particularly coal and oil, enabled our current societal complexity.