Review: Busy Workers Handbook to the Apocalypse

I had to cut about 10 minutes out to keep it under the 15 minute limit for unverified accounts. I had a lot more to say, but these are a few of the main issues I had with this piece.
In regards to the sea ice section: the handbook is talking about Arctic ice so I am talking about Arctic ice (not global ice).
Remember: climate change is not uniform. Collapse is not uniform. Broad strokes may or may not apply to you and your situation. Do what you can--but make sure to do *something*.

[piotrzemanek]

Thank you for this analysis. I was once completely overwhelmed by thinking in worst case scenario way. Not only thinking that these scenarios are inevitable, but imminent as well. It certainly doesn't help, it is draining and instead of gathering people around you to help combat the problem puts them away.

Thank you again :)

[andrewshotathompson]

I do disagree that the renewable transition is unscalable (with recent research suggesting there are more than enough available resources for it) I do appreciate your commentary

[joohj]

Appreciate the comments, I read this recently and it definitely is designed to freak someone out. I don't disagree with the general conclusion that shit is going to hit the fan, but some of it definitely seemed a little bit of an overreaction.

Curious if you think there will be widespread impacts in the next 10-20 years - not societal collapse, but serious disruptions to our way of life - based on your research/knowledge. I know that's a fool's errand since no one can predict the future, but seems like we are making too little changes, too slowly.

[Tansub]

You brought some fair criticism regarding this article. I agreed with a lot of its content but I didn't like the conspiratorial tone it had, like the idea that all these new cops are hired to deal with the consequences of climate change. I also thought quite a few papers were misrepresented. I still think that you are too optimistic and that a global famine within the next decade or two is very likely and that there won't be humans by the end of the century.

[CourageousCourier]

In regards to contracting, you said that we shouldn't get a dog after losing one to old age. But what if I want to help raise animals in need? I love dogs and wish to see them be loved.

[Light_Lead-bv]

I was wondering, what exactly are your thoughts on the late Michael Dowd? I know you made a remark about him in your Guy McPherson, but I'm curious about what your thoughts on him and his ideas are.

There's a lot of people I'd like to ask your opinion on, but I don't want to bombard you with a ton of questions, so I'd like to ask you in advance if I can ask them

[batarnakdekosse]

I'm a lill sleep deprived and read through it in a less than ideal mental state, it felt like one hell of a sucker-punch.

The Hansen paper aint exactly shitting rainbows but man, thanks for the little slap back to reality.

[therelianceschool]

Thank you for this review! I appreciate your perspectives and couldn't agree more with your final conclusions.

[Illumi-cy]

thank you for this. really helped me calm down.

im still confused (and stressed) with hansen's paper, even jf it hasnt been peer-reviewed yet. is he saying that were going to see 10 degrees celcius within our lifetimes? sorry if it sounds like a dumb question. my anxiety is fixated on the environment right now

[craigmilton]

Thank you for the analysis. However, the idea that "my identity is irrelevant" isn't exactly true is it. We cannot verify your credentials without knowing who you are. If you want to be taken more seriously then a guy in a pickup and a ball cap ranting at a cell phone we need to know you are qualified. I'd like to respect your breakdown but I have no reason whatsoever to accept you are qualified counter his claims. Maybe you are, but how are we to know that?

[fabricator.seattle]

6:35 BuckleBerry says yes, do read the paper

[aroomhousewithapeppertree]

Whereabouts (roughly) are you getting cool, buggy summers? 🪲🐛 I'm jealous