I’m curious what you think of the contrast in emphases between Yergin’s “The Prize” and Matthew Auzanneau’s “Oil, Power, and War”. A quick snippet:
" ‘The Prize’ by Daniel Yergin and "Oil, Power, and War" by Matthieu Auzanneau both delve into the history of oil, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping the modern world. Yergin's work is celebrated for its comprehensive narrative, weaving the discovery, development, and global impact of oil with geopolitical dynamics. It portrays oil as a fundamental element of economic power, emphasizing its influence on the rise of nations and the course of wars. Auzanneau's book shares a similar thematic core but adopts a less celebratory tone, focusing more intently on the environmental and sociopolitical consequences of oil dependency. While Yergin provides a broad, detailed history that celebrates the oil industry's ingenuity and impact on progress, Auzanneau offers a cautionary tale about the costs of oil addiction, stressing the urgency of transitioning to sustainable energy sources. Both authors acknowledge oil's crucial role in molding the 20th century, yet they diverge in their emphasis on the consequences of its dominance, with Auzanneau placing a stronger focus on the impacts it has had and is expected to have on global stability and environmental health.”
Might be a turn off to those with an e/acc bent but what are your thoughts?
Just started reading the book and so far it’s great. Weirdly enough it looks like they’re finally making an unabridged audiobook after all these years, and finally adding the boom to Everand/Scribd. Other than Chip War by Chris Miller, any long form reading like this for compute/silicon?
Do you have a reading list you used to prep for Carl Shulman’s episode? (other than the links in the episode transcript). Specifically interested in the feedback loops / intelligence explosion socioeconomics from part 1.
Any other books you’d put in the same league (or universe) as Caro?
I’m curious what you think of the contrast in emphases between Yergin’s “The Prize” and Matthew Auzanneau’s “Oil, Power, and War”. A quick snippet:
" ‘The Prize’ by Daniel Yergin and "Oil, Power, and War" by Matthieu Auzanneau both delve into the history of oil, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping the modern world. Yergin's work is celebrated for its comprehensive narrative, weaving the discovery, development, and global impact of oil with geopolitical dynamics. It portrays oil as a fundamental element of economic power, emphasizing its influence on the rise of nations and the course of wars. Auzanneau's book shares a similar thematic core but adopts a less celebratory tone, focusing more intently on the environmental and sociopolitical consequences of oil dependency. While Yergin provides a broad, detailed history that celebrates the oil industry's ingenuity and impact on progress, Auzanneau offers a cautionary tale about the costs of oil addiction, stressing the urgency of transitioning to sustainable energy sources. Both authors acknowledge oil's crucial role in molding the 20th century, yet they diverge in their emphasis on the consequences of its dominance, with Auzanneau placing a stronger focus on the impacts it has had and is expected to have on global stability and environmental health.”
Might be a turn off to those with an e/acc bent but what are your thoughts?
> Theodore Roosevelt campaigned and won the Presidency on the promise of breaking up Standard Oil
Contemplating this on Roosevelt Island, stone’s throw across East River, from Rockefeller University
Just started reading the book and so far it’s great. Weirdly enough it looks like they’re finally making an unabridged audiobook after all these years, and finally adding the boom to Everand/Scribd. Other than Chip War by Chris Miller, any long form reading like this for compute/silicon?
Do you have a reading list you used to prep for Carl Shulman’s episode? (other than the links in the episode transcript). Specifically interested in the feedback loops / intelligence explosion socioeconomics from part 1.
Any other books you’d put in the same league (or universe) as Caro?
I loved reading your analysis, very refreshing and it gave me food for thought.