On the Grid

A Plot of Land, An Average Neighborhood, and the Systems that Make Our World Work

By: Scott Huler

Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot

A lively, captivating investigation into the infrastructure that makes society possible

In our daily lives, we're surrounded by wires, pipes, utility poles, cell phone towers, and myriad other infrastructure that facilitates almost everything we do. Even though these systems are essential, when was the last time you gave them much thought? In On the Grid, Scott Huler sets out to understand all of the systems that shape our society - from transportation, water, and garbage to the Internet coming through our cable lines.

A mesmerizing and hilarious narrative, On the Grid is filled with amazing insights, interviews, and stories that bring an overlooked but indispensable subject to life. You'll never look at your day the same way again.

©2010 Scott Huler (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Good book but not the most riveting.

Performance had a bunch of weird mid-sentence stops. Overall good info, entertaining, but nothing I would recommend to others. #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

Informative

Very eye opening look into the fact that we as normal consumers have no idea how the things we depend on every day work.

A must read for the curious minded individual

a comprehensive look at the out of sight, out of mind systems and structures that make our modern lives possible.

Great reader, ok book.

The reader did a great job but the book wasn't as interesting as I had hoped. It was semi interesting.

Amazing!

If you ever wondered where your water, electricity, or municipal services come from... this will answer all your questions. Written by a normal guy who asked those same questions and struck out to find the answers for himself. 5-star narration by Bronson Pinchot!