Hubbert schizophrenia
Simultaneously trying to prepare for “the Crash” and to come up with the rent money can be stressful, even for a doomer. … The doomer in me is like the strange uncle I’m embarrassed about but can’t leave home, because he’s me too.
August 5, 2008
Of doomers, realists, powerdowners and fantasists
A response to the recent article on Stuart Staniford’s holiness, with musings about the "doomer’s" soul, as well as remarks on hope as an idol.
October 6, 2007
Homeowner’s Insurance and Fire Extinguishers
Self acknowledged "doomer" author writes, "despite all the fun you have trying to plumb our doomer souls, a more important discussion is why we prepare for a crash, not why we believe in one."
December 11, 2006
Communities, Refuges, and Refuge-Communities
How do our metaphors for Peak Oil direct our thought about its severity? This essay examines this question and others that relate to Peak Oil preparations and the debate within the peaknik community about how bad it might get.
October 5, 2006
Preparing for a Crash: Nuts and Bolts
Will putting in fluorescent light bulbs and starting a window herb garden really help you if there’s a crash? Here are some nitty gritty suggestions for Peakniks…
August 31, 2006