The 4 Hidden Materials Keeping Us Alive (Vaclav Smil)

You think you live in a digital world powered by the cloud and AI. But what if your survival is actually hanging by a thread made of four physical, dirty, unglamorous materials?In today's daily briefing, we explore Vaclav Smil's How the World Really Works and shatter the illusion of our modern digital existence. Discover the mind-bending stats behind concrete, plastic, steel, and ammonia—and why we can't simply "software-update" a global supply chain.Enjoyed this? Upgrade to Momentum Premium to unlock the full 20-minute deep dive, where we break down the shocking energy-food matrix (why there's diesel embedded in your supermarket tomato) and explore the cutting-edge green steel startups trying to save the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!