Doesn't mention nuclear power, which could, if done right produce enough power, because it is 'scary'. Unlike collapse of industrial society, which would be truly terrifying.
@burlearth I agree, and besides all renewables depend on oil on building and maintenance. Looks to me like peak oil is going to put a stop to the conundrum.
Yes, in a nutshell: Innovation ultimately means more energy being used.
What's more, I take my dislike of the "green" movement one step further. Our human centric notion of a prelapsarian paradise is not relevant to mother nature. Mother nature is resilient, even more than humans. It took us about 5 billion years to show up, if we get wiped out from our own doing, and it takes millions of years to restore earth to our false notion, so be it. There is not time for nature.
David Owen, I hate you, I hate you, I love you I love you... damn, I don't wanna think about this... that's my conundrum.
alikat001 2 weeks ago
Got my copy yesterday - but Question: Does anyone know what music was used in the video? Would sure like to listen to it while I read the book....
climbingkid7 3 weeks ago
Doesn't mention nuclear power, which could, if done right produce enough power, because it is 'scary'. Unlike collapse of industrial society, which would be truly terrifying.
gregreman 3 weeks ago
Notwithstanding the simplistic treatment of the so-called "rebound effect" as applied to energy, what is the point of this?
Rioter3 1 month ago
@Rioter3 It's an ad for the book.
r3ality1 3 weeks ago
No amount of wind farms, solar panels or whatnot energy alternatives now extant can make up for what we consume and require from oil.
burlearth 1 month ago
@burlearth I agree, and besides all renewables depend on oil on building and maintenance. Looks to me like peak oil is going to put a stop to the conundrum.
chizb79 1 month ago
Yes, in a nutshell: Innovation ultimately means more energy being used.
What's more, I take my dislike of the "green" movement one step further. Our human centric notion of a prelapsarian paradise is not relevant to mother nature. Mother nature is resilient, even more than humans. It took us about 5 billion years to show up, if we get wiped out from our own doing, and it takes millions of years to restore earth to our false notion, so be it. There is not time for nature.
Gabagabe1 2 months ago
@Gabagabe1 I'd rather go on a diet than eat myself to death.
dannykeat 1 month ago