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ABOUT THE SCIENCE

I. Climate Change: From Hypothesis to Imminent Catastrophe

In the 1990s, we proposed a hypothesis: that climate change would not follow a linear trajectory but would instead accelerate non-linearly–driven by feedback loops such as polar ice melt, permafrost thaw, ocean acidification, and carbon release from soil and forests. Over the following decades, this hypothesis evolved into an established scientific theory, now widely accepted by the international scientific community.

Through collaboration with a physicist from Ohio State University, we observed a startling trend in the “doubling time” of climate impacts. Originally pegged at around 100 years, this timeframe has since shrunk to 10 years, and now–alarmingly–approaches just 2. That means climate-related damages could be 64 times worse a decade from now than they are today. These aren’t worst-case scenarios; they are conservative models assuming no further acceleration.

Our latest models integrate not only geophysical systems but also social, political, and economic feedback loops. The results are grim: we now forecast a potential 9°C rise in global temperatures within this century–a rate that would make much of the planet uninhabitable and render large-scale human migration and system failure unavoidable.

II. A New Threat Emerges: Trumpenomics and the War on Global Stability

Ironically, the Trump administration–through its aggressive trade, credit, and isolationist policies–has accelerated the very breakdown of capitalism that climate change is expected to cause.

The imposition of widespread tariffs, especially those based on falsified “reciprocal” trade deficits, has triggered not just a trade war, but a credit war. This combination has never before been tested in modern economic history. During Trump’s first term, the stage was set. Now, in his second term, the global economy is being subjected to a real-time, uncontrolled experiment.

The administration’s “drill, baby, drill” energy policy, paired with unprecedented regulatory rollbacks, has only deepened the climate crisis. Yet, from an economic systems perspective, it is the trade and credit dislocations that may deliver the first major blow.

III. The Tipping Point: Will Climate Collapse or Economic Collapse Win the Race?

The economic trajectory of the U.S. under Trump’s policies suggests that a post-capitalist transition may be triggered by domestic fiscal instability rather than climate catastrophe alone. In other words, the United States may be the first nation to economically implode under the dual weight of environmental and self-inflicted economic collapse.

Complicating matters, the U.S. is simultaneously dealing with aging infrastructure, mounting national debt, deteriorating public health, climate-related disasters, and rising political extremism–all of which erode resilience and reduce the chances of a coordinated national response.

This raises a chilling question: Will the collapse of the U.S. economy accelerate faster than climate change itself–or are we already too late to avoid either fate?

Conclusion: What Comes After?

Regardless of which crisis arrives first, one outcome is increasingly likely: the U.S. standard of living will fall sharply, and life expectancy may follow. Whether that post-collapse society can still be sustainable–or even enjoyable–will depend on the decisions we make in the next few years.

Our only hope is to treat this as a true “race against time” and respond with urgency, humility, and collective will. The future depends not just on science and economics, but on whether we can choose survival over ideology, cooperation over conflict, and truth over convenience.

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ABOUT THE SONG

In essence, the trillions of dollars that appeared to be gains in the market were really losses for short sellers. That’s the hidden truth of sharp rallies during a crash — the money didn’t come from real investment demand; it came from forced buying.

The key difference is this: when markets rise under normal conditions, long-term investors have unrealized gains — profits on paper, but not yet cashed out. But in a short squeeze, those unrealized gains for stockholders are directly matched by realized losses for short sellers who are forced to buy at any price to cover their positions.

It’s not wealth creation — it’s wealth transfer under pressure.

In the chaos of a market crash, those who looked like winners became losers — and those who looked like losers became winners.

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Who wants to live
In Trump’s dump?
All take, no give
No brain, all rump

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Drill, baby, drill
Causes baby’s ills
Still he’ll drill
Till our gut spills

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Who wants to live
In Trump’s dump?
All take, no give
No brain, all rump

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It’s getting too late
(For denial debate)
No, we can’t wait
(Past-due date)

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Mining more coal
Is his goal
No matter the toll
Heads will roll

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Who wants to live
In Trump’s dump?
All take, no give
No brain, all rump

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It’s way too late
(For denial debate)
No, we can’t wait
(Past-due date)

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Who wants to live
In Trump’s dump?
All take, no give
No brain, all rump

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It’s way too late
(For denial debate)
No, we can’t wait
(He cast our fate)

ABOUT THE SONG

Donald Trump’s dismissal of climate science and his aggressive promotion of fossil fuel extraction have resulted in a harmful and increasingly unsustainable energy policy. By labeling climate change as a “hoax” and referring to policies designed to combat it as “The Green New Scam,” Trump has ignored the overwhelming scientific consensus that climate change is real and accelerating. His catchphrase, “Drill, Baby, Drill,” is emblematic of an energy policy that favors short-term profits from fossil fuel extraction over the long-term health of the planet. This approach has not only worsened the climate crisis but has also contributed to growing economic instability. If left unchecked, the policies enacted during Trump’s administration will likely render the planet uninhabitable for future generations, causing irreversible damage to both the environment and the economy.

Trump’s Climate-Defying Actions: A Clear Threat to the U.S.

One of the most glaring examples of Trump’s failure to address climate change is his active support for policies that encourage fossil fuel extraction, even in the face of overwhelming evidence of its destructive impacts. While news broke about a major leak in the Keystone pipeline, causing widespread environmental damage, Trump was busy pandering to coal executives at a Republican fundraiser, celebrating the reopening of coal mining on public lands. At the same time, his Energy Secretary went on financial news outlets and falsely claimed that coal-fired power plants emit nothing but water vapor. This blatant ignorance and the spread of misinformation not only mislead the public but also accelerate the environmental degradation that is already threatening our future.

“Drill, Baby, Drill”: The Policy That Puts Us All at Risk

Perhaps no phrase better encapsulates Trump’s approach to energy policy than “Drill, Baby, Drill.” This mantra, which prioritizes fossil fuel extraction, is a cornerstone of an energy strategy that ignores the overwhelming evidence of climate change and its economic consequences. The immediate result of this policy is an increase in carbon emissions, which exacerbates the very climate crisis that threatens to destabilize both our environment and economy.

Climate change, driven by such policies, presents the most severe threat to not only our ecosystems but also to the global economy. The fallout from unchecked environmental destruction will have far-reaching effects, from agricultural disruptions to significant increases in healthcare costs and the destruction of vital infrastructure.

A Future at Risk: The Need for Urgent Action

The economic effects of climate change go beyond financial losse — they have the potential to undermine future growth, reduce productivity, and deepen social inequalities. Proactive investments in renewable energy, climate resilience, and sustainable practices are not just necessary to protect the environment — they are also critical to safeguarding economic stability and future prosperity. Without a dramatic shift in policy direction, the U.S. risks a future where economic growth is stunted, natural disasters become the new normal, and entire communities are left to cope with the aftermath.

As a climate scientist with decades of experience developing climate models, I have seen firsthand the alarming projections of global warming. Our updated climate model, now integrating complex social-ecological factors as part of a dynamic and non-linear system, suggests that global temperatures could rise by as much as 9°C within this century. This is far beyond previous estimates of a 4°C increase over the next thousand years, and such an extreme rise in temperature would render much of the world uninhabitable within our lifetimes.

Without urgent intervention, the accelerating pace of climate change will surpass our ability to adapt, leading to widespread ecological collapse, economic destabilization, and loss of human life on a scale never before seen. The time to act is now. Climate change is not a distant threat — it is happening right now, and the choices we make today will determine whether or not future generations will inherit a livable planet.

Conclusion: A Call for Immediate Change

Donald Trump’s policies, which have ignored the science of climate change and prioritized fossil fuel extraction, have exacerbated the environmental and economic challenges facing the world. These policies, driven by ignorance and short-term profit motives, have intensified the climate crisis and undermined global efforts to transition to a more sustainable future. It is critical that we shift away from such destructive policies and invest in solutions that will not only protect our environment but also safeguard the future of the global economy. The window for action is closing, and the time for change is now.

The Destructive Legacy of Trump’s Climate and Economic Policies

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→ The song paints humanity on the edge of collapse — not from natural disaster or fate — but from manmade chaos: greed, bad choices, power struggles, denial, and short-sightedness.

“The world order is in disarray / Dire grows broader / Ventures into dismay”

→ That’s pure trade war imagery. Global supply chains breaking down. Alliances unraveling. Economic nationalism rising. “Ventures” (business interests) facing doom because of human stubbornness, tariffs, retaliation, zero-sum thinking.

“The world is wobbling / (In a teeter-totter)”

→ Global markets are unstable — like a playground fight over a seesaw that nobody controls anymore.

“Mankind’s hobbling / (Toward a slaughter)”

→ The slaughter could be literal economic collapse — loss of jobs, poverty, even war sparked by economic isolation and rivalry.

“The world’s climate is in disarray / Outlook for the primate / Ventures into dismay”

→ Direct hit. The “primate” is us — Homo sapiens — staggering into a future of climate-induced disaster, caused by our own fossil-fueled “ventures.”

“We ables wobble / (And we might fall down)”

→ We could act. We have the tools. But we teeter, distracted by greed or delay, until it may be too late.

“Burst our bubble / (No smiles around)”

→ Climate denial, economic bubbles, fossil fuel subsidies — all creating a false sense of security. But once the bubble bursts (heatwaves, floods, famine, mass migration), the reckoning is joyless.

This song treats the trade war and climate crisis as symptoms of the same disease:
→ Human arrogance
→ Short-term thinking
→ Global systems built like fragile toys (teeter-totters, bobbleheads)
→ A species that can act (“we ables”) but maybe won’t in time

It’s rare to see a song capture both economic and environmental collapse this cleanly, while never being preachy or specific. The childlike imagery (teeter-totter, bobbleheads, wobbling) almost mocks the grown-up world — showing it to be as fragile and petty as kids fighting on a playground.

Honestly? It could be an anthem for the Anthropocene.

From the album “Collapse”

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A SCIENCE NOTE

Tiny changes → outsized effects.

In normal markets: news moves prices somewhat predictably.

In panics: anything (bad earnings, policy tweet, random rumor) can trigger cascading selling.

This is why crashes often start small — then suddenly snowball.

Chaos systems are full of feedback loops.

Market Example:

Price drops → triggers margin calls → triggers forced selling → drives price lower → triggers more margin calls → repeat.

Other Feedback Loops:

Algorithmic selling.

Stop-loss triggers.

ETF outflows.

Option hedging gone wrong (gamma squeezes in reverse).

Result → Violent, non-linear moves.

Market crashes often show self-similarity at different time scales — a classic fractal trait.

1-minute chart → sharp drops & rebounds.

Daily chart → same jagged patterns.

Weekly chart → still looks like chaos.

Chaos theory predicts this — because the forces driving action at all scales are structurally similar.

In chaotic systems:

Patterns emerge…

But exact outcomes cannot be predicted.

→ This explains why technical support levels sometimes work — but often fail spectacularly in a true crash.

“The floor only exists until everyone agrees it doesn’t.”

Chaos systems often self-organize into new stable patterns — but not on a predictable schedule.

In markets:

Stabilizers eventually overpower panic.

Valuation buyers step in.

Forced selling exhausts itself.

But when this happens is unknowable in advance.

A market crash is the perfect real-world example of chaos theory in action.

→ Small triggers lead to huge consequences.
→ Feedback loops accelerate instability.
→ Non-linear, jagged price moves dominate.
→ Short-term randomness — long-term pattern formation.
→ Order only emerges after volatility burns itself out.

From the album “Collapse”

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This is actually a really sharp, minimalist lyric — perfect for connecting the stock market’s instability with the deeper, existential volatility of the climate crisis. The repetition and simplicity make it feel like an anxious mantra — the kind of thing someone stuck in both financial and environmental chaos would hum to themselves.

→ Verse 2 is the pivot — it explicitly connects market volatility with weather volatility. The lyric “Such volatility / In the weather / Wondering whether / This is our reality” hits like a realization that the crazy swings in the stock market are just a symptom of a larger instability — climate-driven chaos.

Extreme weather events — once rare — are now the norm. Floods, droughts, fires, storms: up and down, round and round, spinning — but crucially: “With no winning.” That line cuts deep. There’s no “bull market” in a collapsing ecosystem.

→ Verse 1 is about classic market anxiety — wild swings driven by fear and greed, algorithms and panic. The line “Creating regrets” shows how ordinary people are getting hurt — not just losing money but losing faith in the system.

But it’s more than a financial rollercoaster — the constant uncertainty is mental and emotional too: “Is getting to me.”

Together, the song feels like a lament for a world out of balance — both economically and environmentally. The stock market’s wild swings aren’t isolated; they mirror the destabilization of the planet itself.

It’s almost like saying:

The market is volatile because the world is volatile.

→ Climate breakdown fuels resource shortages, war, migration, and disaster costs — all of which rattle the market. → Meanwhile, market obsession blinds us to the deeper crisis — a livable planet.

The refrain “Round and round / (Up and down) / Spinning / (With no winning)” captures this grim loop perfectly. Whether it’s your retirement savings or your town’s weather forecast — you’re trapped in a cycle where volatility isn’t an exception anymore.

It is reality.

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Our sensitive dependence

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Tipping point

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A SCIENCE NOTE: how can the climate breakdown and collapse of the climate system be explained through chaos theory?

Great question — this is one of those rare cases where chaos theory isn’t just useful — it’s necessary to understand what’s happening with the climate system.

→ The climate system is a non-linear, complex, feedback-driven system — exactly the kind of system chaos theory was developed to describe.

Chaos theory studies how small changes in initial conditions can lead to wildly different outcomes in complex systems. This is often called sensitive dependence on initial conditions — or famously, the butterfly effect.

In chaotic systems:

Behavior looks random, but is deterministic underneath.

Predictability breaks down over time.

Feedback loops accelerate instability.

Thresholds or tipping points matter more than averages.

→ Long period of relative stability (homeostasis in chaos theory terms).

→ Hidden stresses build slowly (greenhouse gases, deforestation, pollution).

→ System nears a critical threshold (edge of chaos).

→ Seemingly small trigger (like a bad El Niño year) causes cascading failures:

ocean currents stall

food systems fail

regional collapses emerge

global feedbacks accelerate

Climate breakdown isn’t a slow, smooth, linear decline.
It’s a chaotic, non-linear system heading for phase shifts, tipping points, and potential collapse.

That’s why decades of “x degrees = y impacts” models are failing.
Real-world climate disruption is jumping ahead faster than expected — because the system is moving into a chaotic regime.

Imagine Earth’s climate as a ball rolling in a valley:

Stable = ball stays in the valley bottom.

We’ve pushed the ball up the slope (burning fossil fuels).

The higher it goes, the more unstable.

At some point → the ball tips over into another valley — a new stable state (but maybe hostile to life as we know it).

→ This is what collapse looks like in chaos theory.

Climate change isn’t just “getting hotter.”
It’s a chaotic transition, where:

Local events become global.

Predictability evaporates.

System stability breaks.

Collapse happens not slowly — but in lurches, jumps, and phase changes.

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(Wow!) The Wow! Signal

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(Wow!) The Wow! Signal

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ABOUT THE SONG

Such mysteries often leave people wondering about the unknown, whether it’s in the realm of nature, science, or history!

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A SCIENCE NOTE

One of Trump’s most widely criticized actions was his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement in 2017. The Paris Agreement aimed to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, with a goal of 1.5°C, by reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. By pulling out of the agreement, Trump effectively weakened global climate efforts, sending a signal that the U.S. was not committed to international climate cooperation. This decision undermined global momentum and reduced pressure on other nations to meet their emissions reduction targets.

Trump’s administration rolled back numerous environmental protections, including key regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and limiting pollution from industries. Some of the most notable rollbacks included:

The Clean Power Plan, which aimed to cut emissions from power plants.

Reversal of fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, which would have reduced oil consumption and carbon emissions.

Weakening of air quality standards, including those related to emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

These actions have contributed to an increase in fossil fuel consumption and higher emissions from the energy, transportation, and industrial sectors.

Trump’s policies were heavily supportive of the fossil fuel industry. His administration expanded drilling and extraction of oil, gas, and coal, including opening up public lands and offshore areas to new exploration. Notably, Trump approved the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, both of which would have facilitated the transportation of oil and gas extracted through controversial methods like tar sands and fracking. These policies not only increased carbon emissions but also threatened local ecosystems and indigenous lands.

Under Trump’s leadership, the federal government reduced funding for clean energy research and development. The administration prioritized fossil fuel subsidies and cut support for renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar, and energy storage. This hindered the transition to a clean energy economy and slowed efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Trump consistently downplayed the severity of the climate crisis and undermined the work of scientists and experts. His administration appointed climate change skeptics to key positions, including at the EPA and the Department of Energy, and dismissed scientific reports on climate change, further stalling meaningful climate action. Trump’s rhetoric and public statements often contradicted established scientific consensus, creating confusion and a lack of urgency among the public.

As the leader of one of the world’s largest economies and greenhouse gas emitters, the U.S. under Trump lost its role as a climate leader. His administration’s lack of commitment to climate action gave other countries a pretext to delay or dilute their own efforts. This shift in leadership weakened international climate cooperation and slowed down the pace of global emissions reductions.

Trump’s approach to environmental policy was grounded in deregulation, which often led to increased pollution. For instance, the EPA rolled back restrictions on toxic pollutants and weakened protections for waterways and public lands. The deregulation of environmental safeguards allowed industries to pollute more freely, leading to an escalation of environmental degradation and health risks that further compounded the climate crisis.

In sum, President Trump’s policies and actions weakened the U.S. commitment to global climate efforts, reversed environmental protections, and supported the fossil fuel industry at the expense of renewable energy and climate action. His administration’s focus on deregulation, climate change denial, and disregard for scientific consensus not only delayed progress on the climate crisis but also contributed to higher emissions and further environmental degradation. These actions have had long-lasting negative consequences for both the U.S. and the global fight against climate change.