In this episode, we delve into the heart of the Industrial Revolution and imagine a world where coal, the primary fuel source that powered this transformative era, was never discovered. How would the absence of this abundant and cheap energy source have affected the pace and nature of industrialization? Would we have found alternative energy sources sooner, or would progress have been significantly slowed? Join us as we explore this intriguing alternate timeline, examining the potential impacts on technology, society, and the environment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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