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"Mad Like Tesla is easy to get through, even for readers with only a basic knowledge of energy issues. Hamilton makes complex technologies comprehensible. . . . this book's strong appeal should transcend all borders." —Library Journal (July 1, 2011)
"Hamilton's vivid portrait of some of the people touting new technologies offers insight into why they've had trouble finding mainstream acceptance." —Publishers Weekly (July 18, 2011)
"Canadian science writer Tyler Hamilton has given the scientific community working on renewable energy solutions a public relations boost with his illuminating and important book, Mad Like Tesla: Underdog Inventors and Their Relentless Pursuit of Clean Energy." —New York Journal of Books (September 1, 2011)
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A search for the contemporary Nikola Tesla—considered a mad scientist by his society for predicting global warming more than 100 years ago—fuels this analysis of climate issues, which introduces thinkers and inventors who are working to find possible ways out of the energy crisis. From Louis Michaud, a retired refinery engineer who claims we can harness the energy of man-made tornadoes, to a professor and a businessman who are running a company that genetically modifies algae so it can secrete ethanol naturally, these individuals and their unorthodox methods are profiled through first-person interviews, exposing the social, economic, financial, and personal barriers that prevent them from making an impact with their ideas. The existing state of green energy technologies, such as solar, wind, biofuels, smart grid, and energy storage, is also explored, creating a sense of hope against a backdrop of climate dread.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read!,
This review is from: Mad Like Tesla: Underdog Inventors and their Relentless Pursuit of Clean Energy (Paperback)
Tyler has done a thorough job with his research on alternative energy inventors. He uses relatable metaphors to make the book informative and appealing to people who are interested in learning more about clean energy. I follow his blog and have been reading Tyler's articles regularly. He never ceases to amaze me!! I highly recommend this book to all!
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Mad like Tesla, but Hope for us all,
This review is from: Mad Like Tesla: Underdog Inventors and their Relentless Pursuit of Clean Energy (Paperback)
As usual Tyler Hamilton does his homework. In this case, he has hit the nail on the head with respect to difficulty in achieving changes for the good in an industry that "profits" from the bad. A must read for anyone who thinks.
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Enjoyable, technical without being dense or dull,
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This review is from: Mad Like Tesla: Underdog Inventors and their Relentless Pursuit of Clean Energy (Paperback)
This is an excellent book for anyone interested in alternative energy. Tyler lays out several "next gen" energy technologies being pushed by people who might be mad geniuses, or else just a little mad. For each, he gives you an excellent primer on the topic at hand (fusion power, orbiting solar power etc), profiles the person developing the technology and delves into the technology itself. It's a subject that could end up dry and dull, or else too superficial to be of any use in the hands of many authors, but after years as a technology journalist, Tyler clearly knows how to give you the details, tell you the story behind the technology and keep it all interesting.
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