SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: tejek who wrote (453803)2/3/2009 3:33:19 PM
From: Wharf Rat1 Recommendation  Respond to of 1572942
 
I like the "bucket of ice water in the face" approach. They tend to react more favorably :>)

My problem is that ""Maybe they know more than you think."

We do."

is compounded by the clarity brought on by sex and drugs and rock and roll...

How to explain peak oil to everybody (even Paris Hilton)
==
If the person is an Aging Hippie:

What to say: "You were right about everything. Absolutely everything. Growing your own food. Renewable energy. The economy. Drugs. How sexy greying ponytails are. Not trusting old people ... oh wait ..." Well, almost everything.

What to suggest: Stop looking so smug.
gristmill.grist.org