James Howard Kunstler believes that the consumer credit economy is over and that we are now moving on to the next phase of the U.S. economy. Kunstler provides some historical context on our current global economy and muses on the relationship between over-complexity and diminishing returns, which he believes is the "hallmark of all civilizations that come to grief."
KunstlerCast #73: The Horse Latitudes of Our Economy
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KunstlerCast #75: Jet Skis in the Wilderness
Even during a recession, Americans are pouring into our nation’s "wilderness areas" with jet skis and cigarette boats in tow. After returning home from a visit to the Adirondack Mountains of New York, James Howard Kunstler serves up some thoughts on the gas guzzling toys we use to get off on in nature. Although we have a residual memory of what the American wilderness used to be like before World War II, the reality of our "nature areas" today is much different. Plastic weenie stands, ice cream emporiums and gift shops have invaded the woods. But Kunstler believes the days of traffic jams in Yosemite are numbered. This week’s sponsor: www.PostPeakLiving.com
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Upcoming in 2010 For the Kunstlercast
I don’t agree with everything J.H. Kunstler says, but he is entertaining and gives us a great reverse perspective on America. This is a short montage of some of the podcasts to come in 2010.
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KunstlerCast #76: Man Caves
A "man cave" discovered in a government complex made national news earlier this month. Eminent new urbanist planner Andrés Duany was prompted to speak out in defense of the man cave and "male space" in general, which he sees as a disappearing habitat in modern America. James Howard Kunstler and host Duncan Crary listen to a recording of Duany’s "The Dilemma of Male Space" and further explore the concept of male space. Not only does Kunstler believe that male space is disappearing in suburbia, but he thinks adult space in general is endangered.
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