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Lewis Dartnell is a British astrobiologist and science communicator. He is a professor of science communication at the University of Westminster and has written several popular science books.
Known for: The Knowledge: How To Rebuild Our World From Scratch
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The Knowledge: How To Rebuild Our World From Scratch
This book is a practical guide to rebuilding civilization after a global catastrophe. Lewis Dartnell explores the essential scientific principles and technologies that underpin modern society, explaining how humanity could recover and reconstruct the world from first principles. It covers topics such as agriculture, medicine, chemistry, and engineering, offering a roadmap for restarting civilization.
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Understanding Collapse
Before we can rebuild, we must understand what could cause a collapse in the first place. Modern civilization is a delicate web of interdependent systems: energy, transport, agriculture, medicine, communication. Each relies on the others. Electricity powers water pumps; transportation delivers fuel;...
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Essential Survival
In the immediate aftermath of any collapse, survival hinges on meeting basic needs—food, water, shelter, and warmth. These are not luxuries but the preconditions for any further progress. I walk you through practical approaches grounded in science and human history. Purifying water with simple filtr...
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About Lewis Dartnell
Lewis Dartnell is a British astrobiologist and science communicator. He is a professor of science communication at the University of Westminster and has written several popular science books. His research focuses on life in extreme environments and the potential for life beyond Earth.
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