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Mass affluence seems to be a historical anomaly. Most would agree it has been very hard on the earth's ecosystem. Following that, it may not be sustainable no m
by AJ007 10y ago
Mass affluence seems to be a historical anomaly. Most would agree it has been very hard on the earth's ecosystem. Following that, it may not be sustainable no matter which economic policy choices are made.
- Apocryphon 10y agoMaybe we need access to more resources. Colonize space?
- ashark 10y agoColonizing and mining the poles and the ocean floor would be way cheaper and safer.
- Apocryphon 10y agoI'd be up for that as well. And also building underground cities, and artificial islands, and orbital LaGrange colonies. Or less fanciful than all of these, settle the land uncovered by global warming melted permafrost. The idea is to create a new frontier with new opportunities and new resources.