Dark Age is coming

lozgti · 17-10-2005, 12:11

Bit worrying this.Small piece in Sunday Times mag.

As an oil driven society we are looking for a big fall with reserves to finish in next 40 years.

We are inventing at a slower rate than in the 1600's(apparantly) despite how brilliant we think we are.We invented planes etc and now we have the i pod nano.No proper addressing of fuel replacements.

No progress in space exploration.In fact,seems we are not so clever after all.Supported by many professors/scientists it seems we are heading towards a dark age.They likened it to the Roman Empire scenario.

Well I think there is something in what they say....

Gwilo · 17-10-2005, 12:13

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Originally Posted by lozgti

They likened it to the Roman Empire scenario.

Well I think there is something in what they say....

So we've got "Orgies and Vomitariums to look forward to" then?
*it's from an Eddie Izzard stand-up recording.....*

Goochie · 17-10-2005, 12:15

That is assuming the extremes of climate dont dry up and destroy most of the world before then.

simon · 17-10-2005, 12:19

When the oil does look like its going to run out I expect we'll see a host of new renewable energy technology from (brief pause) THE OIL COMPANIES!

They deal soley in what is known to be a limited resource so it makes sence that they would be securing their long term future by investing in this. Makes no financial sence for them to release any technology they may have before they absolutely need to

flatfourburble · 17-10-2005, 12:19

Oh well worse things happen in rome!

Lucky for me I'm one step ahead of the dark ages as I've already got the swords *evil laugh*.

Isn't this like how most sci-fi films end up?

heresmo · 17-10-2005, 12:42

My brain's working overtime now... There were suggestions that tsunamis might be caused by illicit underwater explosions. I naturally assumed it was the evil Doctor No trying to take over the world by cornering the market in wave-power energy.

*Must write thesis: Effect on plastic duck floating in bath whilst wiggling toes*

Mo

dstev2000 · 17-10-2005, 16:15

A world war is always good for a massive leap forward in technology. Fusion power is the way forward when they suss it out.

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lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,719 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Dark Age is coming Bit worrying this.Small piece in Sunday Times mag. As an oil driven society we are looking for a big fall with reserves to finish in next 40 years. We are inventing at a slower rate than in the 1600's(apparantly) despite how brilliant we think we are.We invented planes etc and now we have the i pod nano.No proper addressing of fuel replacements. No progress in space exploration.In fact,seems we are not so clever after all.Supported by many professors/scientists it seems we are heading towards a dark age.They likened it to the Roman Empire scenario. Well I think there is something in what they say....

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simon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sunny Aylesbury Posts: 1,041 Members Car: octavia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When the oil does look like its going to run out I expect we'll see a host of new renewable energy technology from (brief pause) THE OIL COMPANIES! They deal soley in what is known to be a limited resource so it makes sence that they would be securing their long term future by investing in this. Makes no financial sence for them to release any technology they may have before they absolutely need to __________________ If it feels good....Do it! [IMG]

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flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh well worse things happen in rome! Lucky for me I'm one step ahead of the dark ages as I've already got the swords evil laugh. Isn't this like how most sci-fi films end up? __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

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Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	That is assuming the extremes of climate dont dry up and destroy most of the world before then.

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heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,554 Members Car: Thanks: 50 Thanked 143 Times in 123 Posts	My brain's working overtime now... There were suggestions that tsunamis might be caused by illicit underwater explosions. I naturally assumed it was the evil Doctor No trying to take over the world by cornering the market in wave-power energy. Must write thesis: Effect on plastic duck floating in bath whilst wiggling toes Mo

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