The Power of Imperfections: A Key to Technology, Love, Life and Survival

Imperfections are essential for technology and science, and this book explores how to recognize and adapt to them in various areas of life, such as cookery, career development, love, and survival.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

It may come as a surprise to prioritize and celebrate imperfection, but in truth, perfection is a fabrication. Every facet of our technologies is built upon a deep understanding and strategic exploitation of the inherent flaws in the materials we employ. Imperfections hold immense significance in our utilization of metals, glass, electronics, computers, optical fibers, and construction materials. Catalysis, a fundamental principle across various chemical industries, relies on these imperfections, as do numerous groundbreaking advancements in biology and medicine.

This book presents a multitude of examples across each domain, designed to be accessible to individuals without a scientific background while also offering a profound exploration of the mechanisms behind technological and disciplinary advancements. However, when we shift our attention from idealized perfection to the realities of the world, the implications extend far beyond the realm of science.

The second part of the book delves into the critical importance of our capacity to acknowledge and adapt to imperfections in diverse domains such as cooking, successful career progression, love, life, and the very survival of humanity. Employing a wide array of relatable examples, this book endeavors to equip readers with the tools to identify technological imperfections and apply these lessons to enhance various aspects of their lives, ultimately enabling them to shape a world capable of enduring current excesses and mitigating environmental destruction.

Weight: 676g
Dimension: 146 x 224 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192857477