A review by jamieterv
Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara
4.0
Oof. I’m not even sure how to rate this one. You’ll enjoy the learning of the supply chain intricacies that enable the creation of rechargeable batteries. From a technical aspect it’s fascinating if squarely in your interests.
But, be warned as it will quickly become a historical account of how colonialism, the exploitation of resources and people have plagued the heart of Africa since the days of Stanley Livingston.
And then it lays bare the current human right atrocities that continue to this day as governments and corporations fail to take accountability for the deaths of countless men, women and children who “dig in their graves” to survive and ensure we continue to enjoy our phones, tablets, computers and electric cars.
Well written, super interesting and informative, heart wrenching in places and definitely worth reading.
But, be warned as it will quickly become a historical account of how colonialism, the exploitation of resources and people have plagued the heart of Africa since the days of Stanley Livingston.
And then it lays bare the current human right atrocities that continue to this day as governments and corporations fail to take accountability for the deaths of countless men, women and children who “dig in their graves” to survive and ensure we continue to enjoy our phones, tablets, computers and electric cars.
Well written, super interesting and informative, heart wrenching in places and definitely worth reading.