http://paulsgraham.ca/2007/02/15/meditations-on-the-end-of-civilization/ Communications, politics, peace and justice Sun, 27 May 2012 12:57:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://paulsgraham.ca/2007/02/15/meditations-on-the-end-of-civilization/#comment-25 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:01:56 +0000 http://paulsgraham.ca/2007/02/15/meditations-on-the-end-of-civilization/#comment-25 I think it a real mistake to think that global warming won’t have a major impact on life in North America. The sort of system we have created is highly vulnerable. The only hope is, as you point out, is that peak oil will shut things down and slow down the warming. And of course, peak oil will have a major disruprive effect here with our suburbs, mini-mansions and shopping malls fiioled with stuff imported from thousands of miles. We are in for a rough ride. Better prepare now!

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