How the world really works. Science about our past, present and future | Vaclav Smil

About the book "How the world really works"

We live in a world where access to information is unprecedented, but most people still don't understand how this world actually works. The book *"How the World Really Works"* by Vaclav Smila offers an explanation of seven key realities that determine our survival and development.

Smil delves into the topics of energy production, the food industry, globalization and the threat of the environmental crisis. He does not accept any extreme - neither excessive pessimism nor groundless optimism, but approaches problems from the standpoint of science. His research is based on facts and figures, helping readers better understand the real state of affairs in the world and anticipate future challenges.

The book answers deep questions about the fate of humanity, asking: *"Are we doomed or do we have a bright future?"*.

What is good about the book "How the world really works"?
- Combines knowledge from various disciplines, which allows you to cover the world picture from the widest possible perspective.
- Based on facts and figures, offering a new perspective on the past, present and future.
- Contains a critical analysis of the achievements of science and technology that make our life possible in the 21st century, and helps to understand what science has really been able to achieve and what remains beyond its capabilities.

About Vaclav Smil
Vaclav Smil is a Czech-Canadian scientist, analyst and professor emeritus at the Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba in Canada. His research interests include energy, ecology, nutrition, demography, economics, history and public policy. Smil is the world's leading expert on energy, which makes his research unique and extremely important for understanding today's global issues.