Tag Archives: collapse

a better solution

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Michael Patton

“J” had a solution for the problems of the world… A bomb.  A big bomb.  A bomb big enough to clear away all of human civilization. Every time I saw J, he mentioned this solution.  After awhile, I realized he … Continue reading →

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How Humans Learned to Give Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Michael Patton

author’s note: Though alone this year, I’m determined to have a happy Thanksgiving.  May you have a happy Thanksgiving too.  HOW HUMANS LEARNED TO GIVE THANKS Because the first human was as he was he ordered the sky and the … Continue reading →

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to a future generation from a pessimistic optimist

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Michael Patton

This message is addressed to a future generation… …the generation that will clean up our mess after we’re gone. Dear Future Generation… Right now, you may be asking yourself, “What were my ancestors thinking?  Didn’t they see that was bad … Continue reading →

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the hope of an pessimistic optimist

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Michael Patton

All successful civilizations follow a pattern of behavior that leads to collapse… …according to William Ophuls, author of Immoderate Greatness. Here’s the gist of Ophuls’ argument: As a civilization grows and prospers, it naturally becomes more and more complex.  This … Continue reading →

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