Society

Paradigm busting in a peak energy world

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This message of an ever more negative economic outlook was not even acceptable for discussion among my entrepreneurial peers who were kept inspired by an endless parade of motivational speakers. As I related the positive-to-the-point-of-delusion attitude of my business colleagues, to my peak oil companions, Kurt, who was himself from a business family, assured me that entrepreneurs must be overly positive because going into business for oneself is one of the craziest things you can do.

“Reinventing Collapse” by Dmitry Orlov (book review)

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Well, first of all, it’s funny. Really. I don’t mean it’s filled with jokes, but Dmitry Orlov has a very humorous and biting style. This humorous approach serves two important purposes: 1) It makes the book enjoyable to read. 2) It helps the reader develop a certain healthy detachment from the subject matter.

Solutions, solutions, solutions: Motivating college students, and the future of ASPO-USA

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“Young people are turned off by the doom and gloom that comes with haggling over the peak date and imagining how difficult and different life will be on the other side of Hubbert’s curve. We believe you when you say it’s going to peak, and those who don’t will when it’s properly explained. We don’t need to be converted, we need to be motivated.”

Peak oil preparation: educating family, loved ones, and friends

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Educating family, loved ones, and friends about Peak Oil and its impacts is a formidable challenge. Families that have a common understanding of Peak Oil problems can provide mutual support and group problem-solving, and they are more likely enjoy life and survive the Peak Oil catastrophe.

Transport – Sept 19

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Greening the dream that drives America
Why the gasoline engine isn’t going away any time soon
All-electric vehicles no magic bullet: scientist
Creativity helps Rochester’s transit system turn a profit
How to reduce global fuel consumption by 75 percent
The car is dying; it’s the age of the bike