Social Sciences in Energy

Energy transition is not an instant upgrade; energy transition is a long, iterative shift marked by trade-offs, learning and system constraints.

Technology isn’t enough. This article shows how energy culture—public attitudes shaped by history, trust, and media—can accelerate or stall policy, and how better engagement turns citizens into co-owners of the transition.

Hype doesn’t power grids—systems do. This article explains how vaclav smil energy transitions thinking grounds strategy in physics, capital turnover, and social realities, guiding credible policies and investments.

Ideology can’t keep the lights on. This article argues that a balanced energy transition—sequenced, technology-agnostic, and reliability-led—is the only credible way to cut emissions without triggering price shocks or supply risks.

Feeding billions depends on chemistry and energy. This article explains how synthetic nitrogen fertilizers—powered by affordable energy—anchor global food security, and why pragmatic decarbonization must protect supply while new tech scales.