Material World

"Material World" by Ed Conway explores the six essential substances—sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium—that have shaped human history and continue to influence our future. Traveling globally, Conway uncovers the hidden processes and companies behind the raw materials, highlighting their significance in today's world and the geopolitical struggles surrounding them. This insightful narrative offers a fresh perspective on the materials that power civilization and the challenges we face in managing them amid climate change and global conflicts.