To those who say the present situation surrounding the climate “debate” is not a Pascal’s Wager sort of ditty:
I see it like Pascal’s Wager in a very direct way — there are four possible scenarios and they are as follows:
1. Climate change is a true problem. We do nothing about it, and therefore loss of life on a unseen level occurs.
2. Climate change is not a true problem. We do nothing about it. Asthma rates continue to go up, cancer rates increase, extinction of many species of animals occurs due to loss of habitat, cities become engulfed in smog, and to top it off: no one is happy!
3. Climate change is a true problem. We do something about it. Solar energy becomes a viable option, cheaper than gasoline, and we cut our dependence from countries we don’t necessarily want to associate with in the first place. Many beautiful landmarks remain as they are: beautiful. The developed countries will see the growth of the “Green Sector,” a source of steady, specialized jobs that the U.S. so desperately needs. You get the picture.
4. Climate change is not a true problem. We do something about it nonetheless. As you can see, all the aforementioned benefits still hold true.
It’s not a very hard concept to understand. This morning I found myself talking with Carla, Jackson, and Mrs. Salehian about this very topic. The technologies are definitely out there, but what is required of us is commitment. Commitment is easy!
In commitment,
Chris
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