tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825735583779219774.post4849543494928266462..comments2023-09-20T03:17:50.113-07:00Comments on Entropic Journal: What's at StakeHanZiBoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839784509853685872noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825735583779219774.post-27978982728043448922009-07-13T13:20:07.294-07:002009-07-13T13:20:07.294-07:00Hi Hans, I have really enjoyed reading your posts....Hi Hans, I have really enjoyed reading your posts. You really have a sense for the moral dimension of energy as well as the physical aspects. You might enjoy my novel, "After the Crash" - it's kin to a lot of the kinds of reflections on this blog. Best wishes. for your interest, see:<br />http://afterthecrash-community.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825735583779219774.post-8933398317751445222009-05-11T21:36:00.000-07:002009-05-11T21:36:00.000-07:00First we must have a clear definition, a clear vis...First we must have a clear definition, a clear vision of what, exactly, sustainability is. Are these very means of communication, our cherished computers and the Internet - sustainable? As we deplete the exotic and rare finite ores required to manufacture our laptops and cellphones? How about feeding 6.8 billion human beings - is that sustainable, with diminishing fossil fuels? How about fresh water, sewage processing, medical care, essential transportation and roadways, fire stations, police, post offices, schools, libraries, wallmarts... our precious, comfortable, 'safe' homes -- are these sustainable as we careen down Hubbert's curves on oil, phosphorus and other mineral resources... while the Catastrophic Climate Changes from burning all those tons of naturally sequestered carbon are only just beginning? What portion of our global presence is sustainable? Is any of it?Rick Dworskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509579901247007709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825735583779219774.post-23006926463003880872009-05-11T21:24:00.000-07:002009-05-11T21:24:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rick Dworskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509579901247007709noreply@blogger.com