The above graph is adapted from Limits to Growth, Recalibrated (2023). It is not a hard and fast prediction, but rather the product of a model with 50 years of high correspondence with developments. We are, at present, near the far side of growth curves, with several in apparent plateau. Post peak modelling does not factor in such disruptive factors as climate change, or social unrest and systems failures consequent to economic collapse.

We are on the modeled brink of sudden declines in food and industrial output curves. At the same time, the US Government and international relations are being abruptly reworked. This strikes me as 'perfect storm' conditions for abrupt, global economic collapse, triggering the onset of TEOTWAWKI.

I fear a hard landing... no 'reboot' or 'transition' to a lower functioning economy. I urge high priority preparation now.

I've got a short glossary of terms at the bottom of this page... if you come across an unfamiliar term, please scroll down and check it out.

Information I'm including or pointing to doesn't mean I necessarily agree with it. Rather, I've found it to be stimulating and worthy of consideration. I'm sure you'll exercise your own judgement... we're nothing if not independent! 8)

Friday, February 28, 2025

Don't Forget to Seize the Day

 

Nuclear Jitters
by Joe Orlando of MAD Magazine

The tallest tree
The brightest star
Soon will all be gone.

Do not grieve
For all you see,
Nor woe this flesh and bone.
Nor woe this flesh and bone.

-- From Dust Will Write My Name by William Lee Ellis


Don't Forget to Seize the Day

I think of myself as a Doomer, not a Gloomer.

Yes, I think global civilization will suffer collapse in the near future. Yes, I think the suffering among our 8 billion souls will be horrific. Yes, I think extended Dark Ages are likely, if indeed we do not drive ourselves to extinction. Yes, I believe that prepperation, to the best of one's ability, is prudent.

But to live a life of fear and anxiety? Nah.

We're all mortal. The tallest tree. The brightest star. Soon will all be gone. Get over it.

At least, that's my advice. For the most part, I follow it.

This life - while we are alive - is brimming with hope and joy. We have choices open to us. We have friends, family, lovers. There is music and wine. There is the great, beautiful world all around us.

Same as it's ever been.

So, in the rush of assessments, preparations and learning curves in the face of the gathering storm, don't let it own us.

Let's not be that guy from Nuclear Jitters.




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