And yet, there are concerns that we are in some twilight of modern civilization. I lean towards a temporary pessimism on this point, for two reasons:
1. Fossil fuels are finite.
2. Human activity relies on fossil fuels.
Not a very good equation there, yes? The effects of climate change are one side effect of this reliance, but I'm confident that we can adapt to that. The challenge is whether or not we will adapt to it in time and in a way that alleviates the most suffering. Can we build a more sustainable civilization using the energy resources we have now?
Not very original observations today. Any contribution that architects make to these problems will be determined by their client's pocketbooks.
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