Book · 2025 · Political Science
Extraction
The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
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So I wanted to draw attention to three exceptional recent books that kind of, I would say, move up the stack from under the ground to the clouds and the apps. The first book would be Thea Rhea Frankus's book, Extraction, the Frontiers of Green Capitalism, which is about something that we've kind of put out of our minds for.
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Extraction by Thea Riofrancos is a book that examines the political economy, environmental impacts, and geopolitical frontiers of green capitalism. The book was recommended by Quinn Slobodian during an appearance on The Ezra Klein Show in October 2026. While discussing technology criticism and the physical infrastructure behind modern digital and energy systems, Slobodian drew special attention to Riofrancos's work as the first of three exceptional recent books that move up the analytical stack from under the ground, where raw materials are mined, all the way up to the clouds and digital applications that power contemporary life. Slobodian presented the book as a crucial resource for understanding the hidden material costs and political struggles inherent in the global transition toward green energy technologies, highlighting its importance for listeners seeking to comprehend the deeper systemic realities behind corporate and governmental climate initiatives.
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Quinn Slobodian So I wanted to draw attention to three exceptional recent books that kind of, I would say, move up the stac… 1
“So I wanted to draw attention to three exceptional recent books that kind of, I would say, move up the stack from under the ground to the clouds and the apps. The first book would be Thea Rhea Frankus's book, Extraction, the Frontiers of Green Capitalism, which is about something that we've kind of put out of our minds for”
