Subject: The Great Transition.
Energy, climate change, population growth, resource depletion and environmental degradation are parallel trends, on the rise. Their collective impact is already changing our lives; future effects will be profound.
Fundamental changes in ideation influence populations directly and indirectly. Disciplines such as economics and psychology contribute empirical data, but the underlying mechanisms elude consistency.
Reason supported by evidence is the aim. You are expected to make your own argument.Link to someone else's work? Yes — but only to support your points.
No political or religious advocacy. Not even by link. Discuss the rise of Communism or Christianity as phenomena. Analyze the spread of radical Islam or the decline of capitalism
No boosters, no haters. Participate in objective discussion. If you can't, don't post here.
Finally, there will be references to old posts from other SI threads where most present and future trends have been predicted.
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