In a message dated 10/5/01 2:27:41 AM, [email protected] writes: << This much is certain: no initiative put in place starting today can have a
substantial effect on the peak production year. No Caspian Sea exploration, no drilling in the South China Sea, no SUV replacements, no renewable energy projects can be brought on at a sufficient rate to avoid a bidding war for the remaining oil. At least, let's hope that the war is waged with cash instead of with nuclear weapons. >> Dan, Don't think I finished the thought about predicted disasters. One great example is the writings of that doom-monger who wrote "The Population Bomb", Paul Erlich. He has been consistently, massively WRONG!! Yet, people love to have the bejeebers scared out of them. Otherwise, why would anyone give him a second listen? And, he continues to spout nonsense. And people continue to listen?? How come? Or, Ravi Batra about the coming economic implosion in the early 1990's. What a bad joke. He laughed all the way to the bank. I see the human race as incredibly inventive, very resourceful and very resilient. As someone once wrote a very long time ago, "This, too, shall pass". Human beings, given the space to create, have always proven the doom-mongers wrong and we will do so again. That's my prediction. Something will arise that may even now be a glimmer in the eye of the mind of its creator that will turn the energy equation back on itself. I guess we'll see. Of course, if Hubert? is right, we'd better all invest in oil and other energy-oriented companies. :) As an aside, I see the great strength of the United States as being the creation of an open climate where one can think freely, and see and benefit from the outcome of that thought without real fear of being suppressed or killed for having it. Exceptions occur but they are just that, exceptions. We are embarked on a great experiment which the esoteric writings say is our world mission, viz. "I lead the way"---the way in finding out if an incredible diversity of people can live together in relative peace and prosperity. So far, it is working. But, there are stresses building which we need to pay attention to and insure that we develop inclusive domains and processes for our social interaction rather than narrow group interests. A lot of the Politically Correct language now in use is actually divisive, not inclusive, as just one example of a domain that needs work. Again, thanks for the viewpoint and the solid references. Paul Everett, Consultant World Class Organizational Performance Innovation and Applied Imagination [email protected] Sound Resources 813 E. Leeds Dr. Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-8517 * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
