The simple truth is that our social narrative – almost all of it – was based on an incorrect set of assumptions. Base-line truths, vs beliefThe truth is that our social construct consumes energy and resources; putting out low-grade heat and degraded resources. The truth is that we have used the best half of a one-off global bonanza of fossil energy. We used it to indulge ourselves as if there were no tomorrow (ironically, the closest we’ve come to telling ourselves the truth). Both assume bitumen and travel; how long will a global system operating on ever-reducing fossil energy supplies, supply those?

Source: Stuff February 07, 2024 03:40 UTC