Review of The Truth About Plumbing
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Review of The Truth About Plumbing
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Truth About Plumbing" by Avram Friedman.]
This topic intrigued me by title alone, however I did expect the name to have nothing to do with plumbing and was more of a quirky to draw attention to the book. Avram Friedman describes the human effort to contain and manage water as our way of fighting the natural order of chaos which the universe is built on. There are an ongoing series of these defining moments, of humans trying to control what they shouldn't. He does an excellent job explaining the slew of problems that come with changing the environment to fit our selfish, selfish needs. The method of replacing and repairing damage to modern plumbing is akin to a sick joke, but that's the way we wanted it...right?
He goes on to explain the state of a plumber who suffers chemicals they are required to handle; faulty pipes from manufactures, which they are blamed for regularly by clients; and the ever-complex set of regulations they are to follow.
He also provides a sort of brief mini manual of the step-by-step process, for those interested in the finer details. This gives the reader a taste of the trial and tribulations of the massive undertaking. Harkening back to the likeness of chaos, EVERYTHING BREAKS, all the time. The framework of modern plumbing is the antithesis of logic, reason, and safety. It comes down to the matter of having no choice but to participate in this standardized system due to the need for progress and convenience. New technologies allow us to create incredible solutions while also creating unique problems. With progress comes regression and there’s ample to go around.
An example of going against safety, Friedman wrote, “While we haven’t in any way entirely succeeded in developing materials that are both indestructible and non-toxic to ourselves and our environment, we have succeeded in developing materials that useless to the environment.” Every innovation created turns out to be highly toxic, to everything in every way.
Friedman uses examples from his experience in a humorous manner. I enjoyed the horrid imagery Avram Friedman uses, such as “an iron-oxide-leas mass contaminated by e-coli and other pathogenic and parasitic micro-organisms combined with slimy mold mixed with algae”. It truly is a nightmare if you really think about it.
Overall, this is an excellent true story for people who enjoy short reads that are educational and entertaining. It reveals a snippet of truth about how man-made creations facilitate unnecessary problems, that are often ignored in the grand scheme of things, as most people are ignorant on the topic. This is a full 5 out of 5, for readability, insightfulness, modern relevance, entertainment, and lack of errors.
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The Truth About Plumbing
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This topic intrigued me by title alone, however I did expect the name to have nothing to do with plumbing and was more of a quirky to draw attention to the book. Avram Friedman describes the human effort to contain and manage water as our way of fighting the natural order of chaos which the universe is built on. There are an ongoing series of these defining moments, of humans trying to control what they shouldn't. He does an excellent job explaining the slew of problems that come with changing the environment to fit our selfish, selfish needs. The method of replacing and repairing damage to modern plumbing is akin to a sick joke, but that's the way we wanted it...right?
He goes on to explain the state of a plumber who suffers chemicals they are required to handle; faulty pipes from manufactures, which they are blamed for regularly by clients; and the ever-complex set of regulations they are to follow.
He also provides a sort of brief mini manual of the step-by-step process, for those interested in the finer details. This gives the reader a taste of the trial and tribulations of the massive undertaking. Harkening back to the likeness of chaos, EVERYTHING BREAKS, all the time. The framework of modern plumbing is the antithesis of logic, reason, and safety. It comes down to the matter of having no choice but to participate in this standardized system due to the need for progress and convenience. New technologies allow us to create incredible solutions while also creating unique problems. With progress comes regression and there’s ample to go around.
An example of going against safety, Friedman wrote, “While we haven’t in any way entirely succeeded in developing materials that are both indestructible and non-toxic to ourselves and our environment, we have succeeded in developing materials that useless to the environment.” Every innovation created turns out to be highly toxic, to everything in every way.
Friedman uses examples from his experience in a humorous manner. I enjoyed the horrid imagery Avram Friedman uses, such as “an iron-oxide-leas mass contaminated by e-coli and other pathogenic and parasitic micro-organisms combined with slimy mold mixed with algae”. It truly is a nightmare if you really think about it.
Overall, this is an excellent true story for people who enjoy short reads that are educational and entertaining. It reveals a snippet of truth about how man-made creations facilitate unnecessary problems, that are often ignored in the grand scheme of things, as most people are ignorant on the topic. This is a full 5 out of 5, for readability, insightfulness, modern relevance, entertainment, and lack of errors.
******
The Truth About Plumbing
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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