The chapters in the novel, Hot, Flat, and Crowded were
certainly eye-opening and paint a pretty grim future. While I believe this
information is valid and has merit, I believe that concepts impacting our planet
should not be politicized, but rather scrutinized using hard, objective science
not only to evaluate the problem, but also to propose solutions. I find it equally non-productive when one
side dismisses evidence and call global warming a hoax, while others tell the
masses that we should become a vegetarian, grow our own food, and use a bicycle
for transportation, while the ruling elite hops on their private jet. We must
evaluate both sides.
We are living longer and eradicating diseases, so
consequently the population is growing.
Is population increase necessarily a bad thing? What is the Earth's limitation before their
are not enough resources to support the population?
There are certainly a lot of problems facing our planet and
society as people. Scientific
advancements have addressed a lot of problems that people have asked throughout
history and we need to continue to apply these principles to solve these
present and future problems. Moral
compliance and cooperation is necessary.
I am confident that we as a people can come up with solutions for the
planet's sake!
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