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I expect the same amount of corrective action and measures from our "leaders" and "representatives" to this global threat as we've gotten after the reality chec
by frank_boyd 13y ago
I expect the same amount of corrective action and measures from our "leaders" and "representatives" to this global threat as we've gotten after the reality check offered by Snowden.
The reason behind it: Our fundamental system(s) being rotten and having become unable to correct themselves.
Conclusion: Change is only coming when rich people are directly and negatively affected by the issues. As long as they can insulate themselves from the problems, change will not happen.
- vixen99 13y agoWhat kind of change though? http://topher.com.au/50-to-1-video-project/ http://topher.com.au/50-to-1-video-project/ gives pause for thought. The 5th IPCC report suggests that Topher was too generous in his assessment.
- breborton 13y agoa projected increase in average global temperature does not necessarily imply any particular response. you need to benefits at the costs and benefits of global warming as well as the costs and potential effectiveness of 'corrective action'...