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wiscon37 panel suggestion
May. 28th, 2012 08:08 pmWisCon 37 idea proposed by ljgeoff@aol.com
Title: How Many Wiscons Do We Have Left?
Description:
In the 1970's, the World3 simulation had several scenarios that allowed for humans to control their population and live within their planetary limits. However, developers of the program, Meadows and Randers, now contend that those scenarios are no longer within reach. Elizabeth Kolbert, writer of Field Notes From A Catastrophe has said, "It may seem impossible to imagine that a technologically advanced society could choose, in essence, to destroy itself, but that is what we are now in the process of doing." Climate scientists from all walks are becoming more strident. Are we pushing ourselves into a doomsday scenario? Is it too late? Will science save us from a world of drought, heat waves and horrifying storms? What kind of world will shine on Wiscon 55? Will we see a Wiscon 60?
Track(s): Science and Technology / Power, Privilege, and Oppression
Format: Panel
Title: How Many Wiscons Do We Have Left?
Description:
In the 1970's, the World3 simulation had several scenarios that allowed for humans to control their population and live within their planetary limits. However, developers of the program, Meadows and Randers, now contend that those scenarios are no longer within reach. Elizabeth Kolbert, writer of Field Notes From A Catastrophe has said, "It may seem impossible to imagine that a technologically advanced society could choose, in essence, to destroy itself, but that is what we are now in the process of doing." Climate scientists from all walks are becoming more strident. Are we pushing ourselves into a doomsday scenario? Is it too late? Will science save us from a world of drought, heat waves and horrifying storms? What kind of world will shine on Wiscon 55? Will we see a Wiscon 60?
Track(s): Science and Technology / Power, Privilege, and Oppression
Format: Panel