Hidden Systems

NYC H2O and Dan Nott discuss his new book Hidden Systems; diving into the ways our water infrastructure works and could be changed

Have you ever wondered what was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented? Author Dan Knott answers these questions and more in his new graphic novel HIDDEN SYSTEMS (Random House Graphic | March 14, 2023) geared towards teen and adult readers and blending science and pop culture into one entertaining package.

HIDDEN SYSTEMS unveils the often-overlooked systems that have major impacts on our lives by taking a comprehensive look at how they came to be and what we can do to protect them. Broken into three sections, the book delves into some of the most important components of daily life: water, electricity, and the internet and tackles the inequalities in modern infrastructure while suggesting actions and new ways of thinking about them.

Perfect for activists and Gen Z readers, HIDDEN SYSTEMS is a thoughtful, humorous exploration of the history of science and what needs to be done now to change the future.

“Hidden Systems is fascinating, thought-provoking, engaging, and accessible. If you’ve ever wondered how the world around you works—at both the human and the planetary scale—this book is a wonderful way to find out.” – Ryan North, author of How to Take Over the World and How to Invent Everything