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“The main problem with solar on the Earth's surface is that it is so intermittent, and we don't have decent storage yet.”

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Stewart Brand, born on December 14, 1938, is an American writer whose work spans across ecology, design, information technology, and futurism. His most famous work is 'The Whole Earth Catalog', a guide to sustainable living and future technology that had a profound impact on the culture of the late 20th century. more

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