Too Much Magic: Wishful Thinking, Technology, and the Fate of the Nation — Growth Meets Limits
What happens when a civilization becomes so confident in technological progress that it struggles to recognize the physical limits supporting its prosperity?
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In Too Much Magic: Wishful Thinking, Technology, and the Fate of the Nation, James Howard Kunstler challenges America's faith in technological rescue, arguing that the nation's economic institutions, suburban landscapes, and expectations of perpetual growth depend upon abundant, inexpensive energy.
This Deep Dive investigates the relationship between…
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