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Vishwam Gurudas Heckert's avatar

Thank you, Matt, for writing and sharing your cave adventures and contemplations on the state of the world. I felt like I was exploring the cave with you and had a wonderful time. How lucky to be the only one on the tour! And such great photos, too.

I believe people have been predicting the end of the world for a long time. Who knows what might be possible? I'm glad you still have your passion and commitment to Life. The world needs that right now!

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Matt Colborn's avatar

Hi Vishwam,

Many thanks for your kind comments! I’m especially glad you felt like you were being given a cave tour….which was the intention.

The end of the world; I tend to look on this a metaphor, really. The end of the world can mean so many things, from the death of the solar system or cosmos to the death of the individual. In the case of climate breakdown, Rupert Read has outlined three possibilities; the end of our civilisation through profound transformation, the end via collapse and the third dire possibility of a flip to hothouse Earth when all life dies. Obviously it would be good to avoid the last two!

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