To not acknowledge the reality of these issues, Braden says, constitutes a 'crisis in thinking,' a nebulous phrase that he repeats often throughout this book. Plus, there is no longer any doubt that our climate is changing, though we aren't quite sure why or how much.Д«raden stresses that it is very important that people acknowledge this time of extremes and the potential negative outcomes that we may face in the near future. At the same time, many countries, especially those sharing the most common currency, are in massive debt this puts increasing pressure on economic systems around the world. This, in turn, causes an increased need for energy (oil). The world's population is skyrocketing, increasing our demand for limited resources, especially food.

Humankind is facing a lot of big changes that are happening fast and now. The gist of it is this: we are living in a unique point in history. Luckily, as I read more, I became accustomed to Braden's language and was able to look past the drama and hear his, what I ultimately felt to be, very important message. As is, though, I felt like there was a critical and profound question or issue every other page. Braden has a bit of a love affair with dramatic phrases like, 'the most difficult question' and 'the greatest crisis we face' and 'the greatest challenge' and 'the most profound question,' which would be okay if he used them more sparingly.

Luckily, as I read more, I became accustomed to Braden's language and was ab I was worried that this book was going to be all hyperbole and not a lot of substance.

I was worried that this book was going to be all hyperbole and not a lot of substance.

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