How Energy Built Civilization, and Could Destroy It
Podcast: The Next Big Idea DailyPublished On: Wed Mar 25 2026
Description: We've never had more power at our fingertips, yet we're constantly anxious about running out of it — in our phones, our grids, our planet. From the first fires that built civilization to the mineral supply chains fueling the next industrial era, Roland Ennos and Vince Beiser reveal that the story of human progress has always been a story about energy and the staggering costs of controlling it. Sponsored By: Shopify — Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/daily Notion — Try Custom Agents now at notion.com/daily
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