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13 min read • 18 min listen • Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

Why can't an elephant be the size of a mouse? This book reveals how the hidden rules of scale govern everything from biology to skyscrapers—and why bigger isn't always better.

You’ll learn

  • The square-cube law shapes life and tech
  • Why bigger systems are often more fragile
  • How to find the optimal size for anything
  • Why growth has fundamental physical limits