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Climate Disruption: The Knockout Punch
Earth is in the midst of a transformation not seen since the days of the dinosaurs. Events occur today that the human race never experienced, including the 6th mass extinction event and a warming atmosphere. These events occur on the ecological level and since human societies are an inextricable part of Earth’s ecology they too are effected directly. Thus, as the ecosystem deteriorates, so too does human experience. And now we are close to the Knockout Punch! This book tells the story of how disruption of Nature impacts social reality and how social realities impact on Nature.
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Published October 9, 2021
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July 20, 2018
‘Humans diverged from their place in the natural system by assuming dominion over Nature.’
Authors Michael Cruit, Director, Herbert Blumer Institute for Applied and Creative Science and Art, Costa Rica, and Pat Lauderdale, Professor, Justice and Social Inquiry, Arizona State University, present their second book of concern about the interaction between humans and the environment. Their initial book was INVITATION TO GLOBOLOGY: AN ALIEN PERSPECTIVE and now they offer CLIMATE DISRUPTION: THE KNOCKOUT PUNCH. Their conjoined efforts are clearly stated – ‘Our focus in this book is to tell a story using the most credible scientific facts. We hope to inform and awaken and warn humanity of the dangers of mass consumption, not only of carbon-based energy, but of myriad “consumer products” fashioned from Earth elements. Although the word “apocalypse” has evolved to mean a cataclysmic event, the original meaning in the ancient Greek was “uncovering” or “revealing.” In this sense, we look boldly at the cataclysmic event looming before us and hope for an awakening, an uncovering.’
It is refreshing for those of us who stand in disbelief that our government continues to ignore climate change, let alone the causes of same, to read this book written by tow well informed thinkers who are concerned enough about our destiny that they place this book before the public. In their Introduction they clearly state, ‘The transformations now occurring within the Earth’s climate and ecosystems portend a drastic impact on human survival, and yet most humans are unaware or indifferent, mainly because mainstream cultural outlets ignore the danger or cover it with disinformation.
The disruption occurring in Earth’s ecosystem is reflected in a corresponding decline and disruption in social organization, which is exactly what we see during the last century. Human societies are an inextricable part of the ecosystem and as the ecosystem deteriorates, so too does human experience. This book tells the story of how disruption of Nature impacts social reality and how social realities impact on Nature.’
To merely offer portions of this book as a review would be a disservice to the authors’ intention – this is a book that explains the multifaceted factors that indicate eventual extinction of life on this planet. ‘The record also reveals a fine dynamic between the random explosion of life and the importance of permanent, stable conditions – another symbiotic relationship. Although mass extinctions have been rare in Earth’s history, they teach us that disturbances in the fine-tuned balance can lead to dire consequences for all of Nature, including humans, of course. (Humans had never witnessed a mass extinction event on a global level, let alone imagined themselves among the endangered.) The striking population growth among humans, coupled with global exploration and trade, introduced invasive species on all continents, upsetting the local equilibrium and contributing to species extinction. Very often, the invasive species was human.’ Or as the synopsis states, ‘Earth is in the midst of a transformation not seen since the days of the dinosaurs. Events occur today that the human race never experienced, including the 6th mass extinction event and a warming atmosphere. These events occur on the ecological level and since human societies are an inextricable part of Earth’s ecology they too are effected directly. Thus, as the ecosystem deteriorates, so too does human experience. And now we are close to the Knockout Punch! This book tells the story of how disruption of Nature impacts social reality and how social realities impact on Nature.’
This book is a necessary and welcome wakeup call and should be required reading not only by us, but also by the figures on the government level to accept a proven reality and act to conserve.
Authors Michael Cruit, Director, Herbert Blumer Institute for Applied and Creative Science and Art, Costa Rica, and Pat Lauderdale, Professor, Justice and Social Inquiry, Arizona State University, present their second book of concern about the interaction between humans and the environment. Their initial book was INVITATION TO GLOBOLOGY: AN ALIEN PERSPECTIVE and now they offer CLIMATE DISRUPTION: THE KNOCKOUT PUNCH. Their conjoined efforts are clearly stated – ‘Our focus in this book is to tell a story using the most credible scientific facts. We hope to inform and awaken and warn humanity of the dangers of mass consumption, not only of carbon-based energy, but of myriad “consumer products” fashioned from Earth elements. Although the word “apocalypse” has evolved to mean a cataclysmic event, the original meaning in the ancient Greek was “uncovering” or “revealing.” In this sense, we look boldly at the cataclysmic event looming before us and hope for an awakening, an uncovering.’
It is refreshing for those of us who stand in disbelief that our government continues to ignore climate change, let alone the causes of same, to read this book written by tow well informed thinkers who are concerned enough about our destiny that they place this book before the public. In their Introduction they clearly state, ‘The transformations now occurring within the Earth’s climate and ecosystems portend a drastic impact on human survival, and yet most humans are unaware or indifferent, mainly because mainstream cultural outlets ignore the danger or cover it with disinformation.
The disruption occurring in Earth’s ecosystem is reflected in a corresponding decline and disruption in social organization, which is exactly what we see during the last century. Human societies are an inextricable part of the ecosystem and as the ecosystem deteriorates, so too does human experience. This book tells the story of how disruption of Nature impacts social reality and how social realities impact on Nature.’
To merely offer portions of this book as a review would be a disservice to the authors’ intention – this is a book that explains the multifaceted factors that indicate eventual extinction of life on this planet. ‘The record also reveals a fine dynamic between the random explosion of life and the importance of permanent, stable conditions – another symbiotic relationship. Although mass extinctions have been rare in Earth’s history, they teach us that disturbances in the fine-tuned balance can lead to dire consequences for all of Nature, including humans, of course. (Humans had never witnessed a mass extinction event on a global level, let alone imagined themselves among the endangered.) The striking population growth among humans, coupled with global exploration and trade, introduced invasive species on all continents, upsetting the local equilibrium and contributing to species extinction. Very often, the invasive species was human.’ Or as the synopsis states, ‘Earth is in the midst of a transformation not seen since the days of the dinosaurs. Events occur today that the human race never experienced, including the 6th mass extinction event and a warming atmosphere. These events occur on the ecological level and since human societies are an inextricable part of Earth’s ecology they too are effected directly. Thus, as the ecosystem deteriorates, so too does human experience. And now we are close to the Knockout Punch! This book tells the story of how disruption of Nature impacts social reality and how social realities impact on Nature.’
This book is a necessary and welcome wakeup call and should be required reading not only by us, but also by the figures on the government level to accept a proven reality and act to conserve.
September 7, 2018
This was well researched and presented in a very well laid-out sensible manner. The narrative starts from the start of time when humans’ lives were simpler and more natural. You are led to examine the contributing factors to what got us to this point – limited natural resources – and what will be the end result of our lives and the world as we know it should we continue the way we are.
It does allow you to reconsider your actions and maybe curbing some desires as an individual’s contribution to slowing down humanity’s demise. The authors are not shy in expressing their views but also encourage each of us to rethink how we occupy and utilise the resources available to us.
It does allow you to reconsider your actions and maybe curbing some desires as an individual’s contribution to slowing down humanity’s demise. The authors are not shy in expressing their views but also encourage each of us to rethink how we occupy and utilise the resources available to us.
July 23, 2018
Climate Disruption: The Knockout Punch by Michael Cruit and Pat Lauderdle is truly a knockout punch kind of a book about the environment that will open your eyes about the severity of what is happening all around us. With impressive credentials and backgrounds, the authors of this book expose the scientific facts that state we are in fact in a state of turmoil, one that will have effect on the planet for years to come if government and other powers that be don't do something. The book goes into great detail about the correlation between human society and the deterioration of the planet. There is a strange symbiosis of one playing off the other. Our ignoring the situation at hand will be our undoing. Combine a warming atmosphere with mass extinctions, and there is truly a problem at hand. This book lays out that if our ecosystem falls apart, we do too as a species. Heady stuff to be sure, but this book is highly recommended for a valid and thoughtful viewpoint.
August 15, 2018
Michael Cruit and Pat Lauderdale took into their hands to write Climate Disruption: The Knockout Punch and tell the readers the ugly truth that is affecting our planet and every single species in it.
The authors wrote a very good informative book, filled with scientific facts, that is very easy to read and understand. We learn what is really going on, what led to this situation and what will inevitably happen if things don’t dramatically change. Throughout the book, we read about the 6th mass extinction and all events affect humanity. Remember everything, the next time you hear about fake news and what a lie global warming is. We need to be informed and fight disinformation in order to save the planet, and ourselves. The language used is clear and everything is presented in a way that it doesn’t feel like a boring topic or too scientific for someone outside the field to understand. A must read.
The authors wrote a very good informative book, filled with scientific facts, that is very easy to read and understand. We learn what is really going on, what led to this situation and what will inevitably happen if things don’t dramatically change. Throughout the book, we read about the 6th mass extinction and all events affect humanity. Remember everything, the next time you hear about fake news and what a lie global warming is. We need to be informed and fight disinformation in order to save the planet, and ourselves. The language used is clear and everything is presented in a way that it doesn’t feel like a boring topic or too scientific for someone outside the field to understand. A must read.
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