Here’s what we know. Suppose current growth rates continue without major policy or systemic change. In that case, most scientific projections suggest that within 30 years, humanity will consume as much energy and material as all of previous human history combined.

It would be comforting to dismiss this as exaggeration, but as the deep-thinking podcaster Nate Hagens reminded audiences at the recent Victoria Forum, “Infinite growth on a finite planet is impossible”.

Our “buy now, pay later” culture persists, investing heavily in the traditional economy—especially oil and gas—while overlooking the risks. Instead, more capital… More Posted on 09-11-25