It's just wise to remember the fires are real - and imagine, if you haven't experienced it - what collapse actually smells like. — Joshua Jones
Please see above for the numerous invitations to those who disagree to follow other threads. — Joshua Jones
For those who know, no evidence for my premise is needed, For those who don't, no evidence for my premise will help. — Joshua Jones
“In the darkness you could hear the crying of women, the wailing of infants, and the shouting of men. Some prayed for help. Others wished for death. But still more imagined that there were no Gods left, and that the universe was plunged into eternal darkness.” — Joshua Jones
When worlds end, worldviews go with them — Joshua Jones
So, while it's day, shouldn't we be collecting, testing, and distilling durable meaning, instead of arguing over whether or not we believe it will ever get dark? — Joshua Jones
Agreed, CM - what is your understanding of what the recovery process from such a worldview might be? — Joshua Jones
I've often heard of it - and was tempted to take a loo. A child of the 80's, I was a bit skittish about watching another The Day After, but I should be able to handle it now. Now I just need to find the time away from my 6 year old — Joshua Jones
Here's Pliny the Younger, witnessing the sudden, violent destruction of Pompeii:
“In the darkness you could hear the crying of women, the wailing of infants, and the shouting of men. Some prayed for help. Others wished for death. But still more imagined that there were no Gods left, and that the universe was plunged into eternal darkness.” — Joshua Jones
When worlds end, worldviews go with them - doubtless, in no small part due to the images burning in the minds of those who saw things they never wish to tell, but cannot unsee. So, while it's day, shouldn't we be collecting, testing, and distilling durable meaning, instead of arguing over whether or not we believe it will ever get dark? — Joshua Jones
Here's Pliny the Younger, witnessing the sudden, violent destruction of Pompeii: — Joshua Jones
Now that we seem to have quite definitely arrived at “the end of the world as we know it”, engines stopped, steam wafting through the air, conductors absent, and doors open, I’m not feeling fine. — Joshua Jones
Don't be clouded by the apocalyptic visions of Christianity, That is but one vision, which lacks the unrestrained positivity inherent in other traditions.
In the end everything will be perfect. If things aren't perfect, it must not be the end — Hanover
Strange as it may sound, there are those who secretly relish apocalyptic fantasies, who want to hear nothing but tragic news (one could call it ‘doom porn’) . — Joshs
I know, right? — Hanover
The evolution of humanity is toward greater life expectancy, less hunger, less strife, less war. I extrapolate from what I see a trajectory toward perfection, not destruction. — Hanover
But, alas, I’ve never been that cool to start new slang. — javra
unless the global warming thing actually is someone's hoax — javra
I've never been cool. — Bitter Crank
unless the global warming thing actually is someone's hoax — javra
Not a hoax. We're totally screwed. — Bitter Crank
Just caught that edit of yours. "Totally" might be too much. Cheap enough carbon recapture — javra
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