I also read the book. I feel like I'm in the minority that was let down by KSR; the book just failed to find a solid footing and seemed super optimistic. Much

I also read the book. I feel like I'm in the minority that was let down by KSR; the book just failed to find a solid footing and seemed super optimistic. Much of the book hinges on the development of carbon coin crypto currency that depends on the top central banks all working together? The entire world collectively moves from high speed air traffic to slow airships and rail? Because of miniature ICBMs that almost anybody can afford? Why aren't these mini ICBMs used for evil? Humans allowing the most valuable arable land to return to wilderness? People following migrating animals on social media? Replacing the world's social media apps with an open source decentralized alternative in a matter of 5 years? I mean, a lot of this stuff needs to happen for us to reverse human-caused climate change; however, the way they happen in the book left my eyebrows raised. I want a super pessimistic view of humanity (read: realistic) and some new ideas on fundamental changes-- not just patches to the system.