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Material World

12 min read 17 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

A sweeping look at six materials—sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium—that built our civilization and now shape its fragile future.

You’ll learn

  • Sand is running out, fueling conflict
  • Salt enabled industry and preservation
  • Steel is the skeleton of modern life
  • Copper powers our digital age