{"title":"Philippe Bihouix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilippe Bihouix explores the complex relationship between technology, society, and sustainability with a critical eye. His work, including \u003cem\u003eThe Age of Low Tech\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges the assumption that progress is synonymous with ever-advancing technology, urging readers to consider simpler, more sustainable alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in science and nature, Bihouix's books engage thoughtfully with environmental concerns, resource management, and the consequences of industrial development. His writing invites reflection on how innovation can align with ecological limits and long-term human wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-age-of-low-tech-by-philippe-bihouix-9781529213270","title":"The Age of Low Tech","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople often believe that we can overcome the profound environmental and climate crises we face by smart systems, green innovations and more recycling. However, the quest for complex technological solutions, which rely on increasingly exotic and scarce materials, makes this unlikely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Age of Low Tech\u003c\/em\u003e, a best-seller in France, introduces readers to an alternative perspective on how we should be marshalling our resources to preserve the planet and secure our future. Bihouix skilfully goes against the grain to argue that 'high' technology will not solve global problems and envisages a different approach to build a more resilient and sustainable society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995555774700,"sku":"9781529213270","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529213270-the-age-of-low-tech.jpg?v=1784898051"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philippe-bihouix.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}