Book summary
Charles Fishman is an American journalist and author known for his work in writing about various topics, including business, technology, and sustainability. He has written extensively on water-related issues and corporate practices. Charles Fishman is perhaps best known for his book titled "The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water," which explores the complex and vital role of water in modern society.
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Ask questions without being afraid.
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"What NASA did for semiconductor companies was teach them to make chips of near-perfect quality, to make them fast, in huge volumes, and to make them cheaper, faster, and better with each year.”
"And, of course, water is the most important substance in our lives because we ourselves are made mostly of water—men are typically 60 percent water, women are typically 55 percent water."
"The electricity you use at home each day requires 250 gallons of water per person, not just more than the actual water you use at home in the kitchen and the bathroom but two-and-a-half times more."
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