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  • Quarterly Essay 89: The Wires That Bind

  • Electrification and Community Renewal
  • By: Saul Griffith
  • Narrated by: Saul Griffith
  • Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (38 ratings)

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Quarterly Essay 89: The Wires That Bind

By: Saul Griffith
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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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©2023 Saul Griffith (P)2023 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.

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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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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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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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Solution focussed and clear

The perfect primer on the worth of community action on climate change
Focussed on electrification.

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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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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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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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Essential listening

Short essay that sets out the challenge of our age. Told with credibility and optimism.

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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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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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