As any reader of this blog knows, an interest in social illusions is central to the ways I interpret the goings on as the end of industrial civilization approaches. Several important analyses of the global ‘poly-crises’ that confront us have been presented in the climate and economic literatures as well as in government reports—e.g., those … More The Future of Poverty, the Earth System, and Us
To answer a question like “Is techno-fascism a thing?” requires a broader look at the nature and role of technology in human affairs. And oh yes, what are the values that we humans must live by as the epoch of industrial civilization comes to an end, and we face the chaotic early phase of the … More Is Techno-Fascism a Thing?
For at least a decade, I have been arguing, here and there, that neither climate chaos nor ecological destruction can be resolved by “renewable energy” or “clean energy” alone. A very small number of technical analysts have come to the same conclusion, but they are all outside of the culture of the conventional Environmental Movement. … More The Great Energy Illusion: Industrial Modernity
The perceived need to promote a growth economy is one of the deepest held meta-beliefs underpinning industrial civilization. Capital formation and accumulation is the highest goal of the economy, and debt is the vehicle. But whose debt? Well, just about everyone’s. The vast majority of citizens must take on debt to own a car, a … More Seeking the Good Life: Growth is Not Development
Robert MacNeil Christie, Author 