In "The Bottomless Well," Peter Huber and Mark Mills embark on a myth-busting journey through the tangled web of beliefs surrounding energy, its use, and its future. At the heart of their argument lies a provocative thesis: the conventional wisdom about energy is not just wrong, it's counterproductive, masking the true potential of the resources under our feet and within our grasp. Through a series of insightful analyses, Huber and Mills challenge the reader to reconsider everything from the inevitability of energy demand growth, the supposed virtues of energy conservation, to the role of technology in shaping our energy future. They argue that the real scarcity lies not in the energy itself—which is abundant and, in theory, inexhaustible—but in our ability to harness it in efficient and sustainable ways. This book unravels the complex relationship between energy policies and economic outcomes, debunking the myth that energy efficiency leads to conservation and revealing why higher quality, not quantity, of energy is the true goal. With a keen eye on the controversial debates surrounding automotive innovations, the underestimated value of the power grid, and the future of coal and uranium, "The Bottomless Well" presents a compelling case for rethinking our approach to energy. It’s an essential read for anyone interested in understanding why our energy problems are not as insurmountable as they seem, and how a deeper knowledge of energy could lead to surprising solutions that transcend political divisions and economic constraints.