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DESCRIPTION:\n\nRapid Collapse\nof Global Industrial Civilization\nwith Ken 
 Peterson\n\nAs part of our on-going discussion of climate change, resource 
 limitations, and the different assessments of future social collapse, we 
 will discuss articles by two writers who focus on these issues.  This 
 discussion group today is for those who understand that the problems of 
 global industrial society cannot be resolved through new, “green,” or 
 alternative technology.\nIf you appreciate studying concepts of social 
 development and alternative ideas regarding the unavoidable simplification 
 of present society — then this group is for you!  The writers and 
 articles that we will discuss are listed below.  Please read the articles 
 before the meeting so that we will all be prepared to contribute in a 
 meaningful way.\n\nJoseph Tainter is well-known for his now-classic 1988 
 book, Collapse of Complex Societies.  His article, Complexity, Problem 
 Solving, and Sustainable Societies,is a concise summary of his thoughts on 
 social complexity in relation to energy resources.  It may be found 
 at:\n\nhttp://www.dieoff.com/page134.htm\n\nDavid Korowicz is a physicist 
 who also refers to himself as a human systems ecologist.  He is associated 
 with the Feasta organization in Dublin, Ireland, which promotes a 
 more-sustainable society.  Korowicz has written an article,  Tipping Point: 
  Near-Term Systemic Implications of a Peak in Global Oil Production  
 focusing on the systemic effects of peak oil and the possibility of 
 impending collapse of global 
 society:\n\nhttp://www.theoildrum.com/files/Tipping%20Point.pdf\n \nIf you 
 appreciate the study of anthropology, ecology, and history, and if you 
 understand that we humans are not doing well at solving our deepest 
 problems with development of yet more complex social structures and 
 technology, then this evening’s program, Earth Awareness, is for 
 you!\n\nHumanist Hall is wheelchair accessible around the corner at  411  
 28th  Street\n\n$5 donations are expected\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/02/10/18731768.php
SUMMARY:Rapid Collapse of Global Industrial Civilization
LOCATION:Humanist Hall\n390  27th  Street\nuptown Oakland, between Telegraph and 
 Broadway\nhttp://www.HumanistHall.org
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/02/10/18731768.php
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