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b_b · 4322 days ago · link · · parent · post: Is the world fundamentally better off because of science and technology
Yes, fortunately, for reasons of mathematical necessity, we live in a world dominated by negative feedback. The worst case scenario for global warming is that it creates a positive feedback loop when the warming climate starts to release gas trapped in the oceans and tundras. There, we might find out what its like to live in an alternate stability. Let's hope not. And in the meantime vote for candidates that understand that how we got here is less important than how we move forward.Which is why it's a good thing that the universe is vast and we have lots of opportunity to recover from missteps.