PukeGreen
Active Member
Kunstler is a crank, but it's amazing how many of his predictations are looking a lot more valid today than they did only a year or two ago. He makes some great observations but often gets too carried away and brings things to extremes. I believe we're in for some tough times and a painful transition to less dependence on cars and air travel; but I don't think society will collapse back to the dark ages. I think the desirability of suburbia will dimish, and the appeal of urban living will increase. We're seeing that trend strongly in Toronto; not so much in the US, though.
I do read his weekly "Clusterfuck Nation" on kunstler.com. It is worth noting, however, that Kunstler was also a huge doomsayer about Y2K in the late 90s. After that came to nothing, all his online writings on that topic were quietly erased and he moved on to peak oil. Second time's the charm?
I do read his weekly "Clusterfuck Nation" on kunstler.com. It is worth noting, however, that Kunstler was also a huge doomsayer about Y2K in the late 90s. After that came to nothing, all his online writings on that topic were quietly erased and he moved on to peak oil. Second time's the charm?