Energy And Technology During The Industrial Revolution

This large period of time covered revolves around the initial technological advancement that occurred during the Industrial Revolution and its transition into modern day. One of the key components of the Industrial Revolution was the use of assembly lines in poor working conditions, this mass production of materials would be futile with the means to transport these goods long distances. This task lead to people searching for ways to create motion from energy. The greatest idea that occurred during this time period was the use of steam from water to power pistons. This idea, which was first seen in home kitchens with moving lids, was then transitioned into pistons in mine shafts that would be able to carry material out of the mines. These revolutionary

As described by Harari, the energy resources that humans used were "set by our ignorance." This was shown with the world taking advantage of coal and oil reserves to create a system of energy and technology that could sustain the world. Harari also discusses how renewable energy sources such as the sun have plenty of energy. This leads me to question what the next in the worlds energy evolution is. Similar to how oil was previously, humans know just how much energy there is from the son. However, the difference between these two sources of energy is that humans currently already have the technology to harness this energy. What is stopping humans from making the shift to a safer, more powerful, and potentially cheaper source of energy? I currently foresee two possible outcomes with this energy situation since it currently looks like we are nowhere close to reaching a transition. First, just like the world does with all of its problems, the world is going to continue to deplete all of the Earth's supply of oil and coal. This leaves the Earth already with serious pollution and global warming issues, but now also forces something to be done since there is no longer any other alternative energy source. The second solution involves more technology being developed to allow for more effective energy creation and storage. Although quality technology

The large corporations determine and decide what is successful in the economy. This success is purely based off of economic success for the individual rather that the masses which is why poor working conditions and material treatment has become such an issue. The reason that these corporations have not shifted towards new sources of energy is because they deem that it is not necessary to do so. Consumers have shown through their spending habits show that there is no economic issue with oil. From plastics to gas prices, the economic spending that has driven the trends of industries has remained constant even with recent outcries regarding global warming as well as pollution and other environmental issues. The economic success of companies has not only stayed the same but has gotten better. The traditional saying of "if it ain't broke don't fix it" is true economically where we see simple solution of labor plus oil equals money holds true. This only brings to question whose fault it is for these problems. It seems to me to be a mutalistic relationship between consumers and the consumeristic society that has been created by industry. The society itself is completely reliant on the consumers continuing their trend towards spending and frugality. These consumers, however, are shaped by the idea of success that has