Thread: Life Fracking to lead to a new golden age?
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Old 11-23-2012, 02:47 PM   #10
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There's an interesting prediction that would come out of this. Let's say we pull this off; massive increases in oil production, a decline in energy costs, and a new golden age of the economy.

Do we...

a)...continue planning for the long term when it runs out, developing alternate energy, emphasizing efficiency, and building a conservation mentality?

b)...go back to conspicuous consumption and really big cars with tail fins?


I look forward to seeing the return of tail fins.
I don't think long term planning is one of our strengths (except maybe in the defense industry and even there I'm not sure).
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