The current setting is an atomised society where trust in the political establishment is lost, along with most connections between the political process and the public. So, you can no longer rely on what used to work.
That doesn't seem like a sound base to tackle peak oil, climate change, or any other crises we might have to face in the next few years. When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes
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[ThatBritGuy's Crystal Ball of Doom™ Technology] When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes
