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Dick Smith on growth; emphatically yes...and no : Comments

By Ted Trainer, published 10/6/2011

The population problem won't be solved until we break the capitalist paradigm.

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Ahhh, Saltpetre, you have indeed pointed out the risks ahead.
You might find some of Richard Heinberg's books of interest, such as
Peak Everything.
Some writers on this subject are more optimistic in that very happy and
satisfactory lives will be possible in smaller towns and communities.
Everything will become local and globalisation will have ended.

Large cities may be unmanageable and will dissolve into groups of
smaller areas. However I will not be around to see these changes but it
is quite possible my sons will see it all.
Posted by Bazz, Wednesday, 15 June 2011 10:06:55 AM
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At last you guys have found a topic upon which you can concentrate you knowledge. I am enjoying the discussion and I look forward to your finding a resolution to the problems raised.

With all the comments made and opinions expressed I have the feeling that the subject matter is close to the hearts of every contributor and is high on the ladder of significance. Most of all I am happy that the discussion has not descended into personal attack so common in these pages.

Unfortunately, the contents have only scraped the surface of the problems confronted by humanity in its pursuit of development. Nothing has been said, for example, on the 'TRAGEDY OF THE COMMONS", or the nature of specialisation (two only of the many contributors to the problems espoused by Trainer and Smith).

If we do not want an 'Easter Island' event to happen to humanity this is a subject that ought be resolved. It ought be addressed in Australia by our politicians. It ought be resolved by the world's leaders. But there is mounting reason to believe that this won't happen. Is it possible that the directors of this site will find a way to open this discussion to all peoples of the whole world for in-depth discussion across the boundaries of race, religion, and discipline? Is it possible to find a social solution? Must we put all our hope in the expectation of a scientific solution? Write to me at <byrnesmill.yahoo.au>
Posted by bILLIAM, Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:09:10 PM
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