Exploring Hidden Systems Through Comics

Exploring Hidden Systems Through Comics

Author: Ann Gisinger February 3, 2025 Duration: 31:03

Exploring Hidden Systems Through Comics

Water, energy, and internet infrastructure are hidden all around us. Joining the podcast this week, author and cartoonist Dan Nott discusses his book Hidden Systems, an illustrated guide to the unseen infrastructure behind the everyday technologies that support our way of life.

Links from the Episode:

Books suggested by Dan:

- How Infrastructure Works: Inside the System that Shapes Our World by Deb Chachra

- The Way Things Work by David Macaulay and Neil Ardley

Where to find Dan: To learn more about Dan and his work: https://dannott.com/

You can find more about Hidden Systems, and read the introduction, at: https://www.hiddensystems.net

You can follow Dan on Instagram @dan_nott or through his occasional newsletter of art and writing: https://mailchi.mp/a91485c8fafc/hidden-systems-mail

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g


Hosted by Ann Gisinger, Energy Environment Economy digs into the complex and critical intersections suggested by its name. This isn't a surface-level discussion; it's a deep dive into the practical challenges and innovations shaping our world, from modernizing our electrical grids and scaling renewable energy to managing stormwater and redeveloping brownfield sites. Each conversation in this podcast features thought leaders who are actively working on issues like climate adaptation, emerging contaminants, and solid waste management, providing listeners with grounded insights from the field. The discussions, presented by the Environmental Business Council of New England, move beyond theory to explore the real-world economic and policy decisions that drive environmental progress. Tuning in, you'll hear experts unpack how these technical fields directly impact communities and commerce, offering a nuanced perspective that connects scientific detail with broader societal outcomes. For anyone curious about the forces designing our sustainable future, this series provides essential context and analysis, making the vital links between energy systems, environmental health, and economic viability clear and compelling.
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