Challenging Economic Assumptions in Responding to Global Challenges

The chapter critiques the flawed assumptions of a globally interconnected economy's flexibility during crises like COVID disruptions, highlighting the grim reality of prioritizing economic efficiency over human well-being. It mocks the economically-driven response to climate change, discussing absurd suggestions of mass human migration as a solution and the deceptive tactics of oil and gas groups in manipulating public opinion. The chapter reflects on the unethical actions of the oil and gas industry over the years, likening it to attempted global-scale murder for profit and emphasizing the far-reaching consequences on the planet's climate and ecosystems.