Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
The short video features peak oil activist Paul Chefurka.
Professor Goose, who posted the clip at The Oil Drum calls this: “Your Basic Petroleum Depletion Story (a Story You’re Likely Going to be Seeing a Lot More of Soon)” He writes:
Hey, correct me if wrong, but are those graphs on the laptop from Stuart’s Saudi post from a few weeks ago? Good for you Paul! (links to Stuart’s Saudi posts can be found here and here; Paul’s website can be found here.)
As the current situation (March 2026) around the Strait of Hormuz continues to destabilise the global economy, it is timely to return to Alexander’s analysis outlining ‘the Disintegration of Empire’ (being Chapter Two of Entropia).
March 23, 2026
Financial markets so far have reflected the belief that the Iran war will be over soon and that commerce will return to normal. I explain why I think this belief is unwarranted and why President Trump’s latest announcement regarding bombing Iran’s power plants is economic suicide.
March 22, 2026
Oil price manipulation is taking many forms after the closure of one of the world’s major choke points for oil transport sent oil prices higher.
March 15, 2026
