Publisher's Synopsis
Modern techno-industrial society has sheltered its citizens from fundamental biological and ecological truths that were well-known to people in the past. The power of science and endless technological innovation has produced a culture insulated in a protective, socially constructed prison of comfort. But nature often has a way of making a dramatic comeback, periodically unleashing plagues and other invisible enemies on humanity. The COVID-19 pandemic is one of many deadly events in our history. Ecological-existential crises can arise and imperil civilisations. One must also consider the socio-economic costs of necessary lockdowns, which are staggering. This book also covers these issues, including the rapidly approaching Great Depression 2.0, social breakdowns, and the rising tide of violence that could ensue.
