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Quarterly Essay 89: The Wires That Bind
- Electrification and Community Renewal
- Narrated by: Saul Griffith
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The country is at a crossroads. In The Wires That Bind, inventor, engineer and visionary Saul Griffith reveals the world that awaits us if we make the most of Australia’s energy future.
Griffith paints an inspiring yet practical picture of empowered local communities acting collectively when it comes to renewable energy, and benefiting financially. He considers both equity and security – an end to dependence on foreign oil, for instance. He explores the rejuvenation of regional Australia, as well as the rise of a new populist movement driven by Australian women. And he explodes once and for all the trees v. jobs binary.
This is an electrifying essay about building a better world, one community at a time.
“We need a realistic and achievable vision for the future because the future is coming fast. We have only about one-quarter of one century, twenty-five years, one human generation, to get ourselves out of this climate quandary. If we get this right, if we design the incentives and the policies and the regulations correctly, communities will thrive. Every Australian will benefit economically, socially and even health-wise. So let's hit the road.” Saul Griffith, The Wires That Bind.
Saul Griffith is an engineer and inventor. He has been principal investigator on research projects for NASA, Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy, the National Science Foundation and US Special Operations Command. He was awarded the MacArthur "Genius Grant" in 2007. He is a founder of the organisations Rewiring America and Rewiring Australia, and the author of Electrify and The Big Switch: Australia's Electric Future.
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- 29-04-2023
A roadmap for Australia
Provides a roadmap to an optimistic and frankly awesome view of Australia’s future. Fingers crossed others heed the call!
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- Sul Wynne-Jones
- 12-05-2023
Hope for the future
So good to hear a pragmatic approach to what we can change in our lives to create a different future. Saul’s way of presenting leaves you inspired, hopeful and motivated!
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- Anonymous User
- 14-04-2023
Brilliance from Saul
A simple and clear argument for the transition to a fully electric Australia backed by renewables. So pleased this is also narrated by Saul. A must.
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- M. McCracken
- 21-04-2023
Solution focussed and clear
The perfect primer on the worth of community action on climate change
Focussed on electrification.
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- Adam
- 01-05-2023
Inspiring
This is a thoughtful, well researched and inspiring Quarterly Essay. Saul Griffith has done impressive work on how electrifying out infrastructure and economy is a fast route to decarbonising our world. Well worth the read. Narrated by the author himself, which lends it more impact and authenticity.
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- M. Block
- 08-05-2023
An excellent blueprint for our survival
Inspiring, as always. It’ll take more than electrification to save us, but it’s a crucial part of establishing a sustainable future
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- Karyn
- 12-05-2023
Great read
Lovely information provided in an easy going banter style with interesting anecdotes. Compulsory reading for those who want change
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- Nicholas
- 02-04-2023
Essential listening
Short essay that sets out the challenge of our age. Told with credibility and optimism.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-06-2023
You must listen to this
A short and very informative essay. Easy and positive suggestions on how we can be part of the solution. We have a lot to do, get started!
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- Wendy
- 02-07-2023
Clarity for a liveable future
This essay brings hope amidst the noise in the media about our future. It’s clear in structure and language, and its argument is backed by data that adds up. It’s a must read or listen for anyone who wants a liveable, sustainable future.
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