i have a oretty general idea of what dialetics is about, but im kinda curious if theres room for like regression in it. would probably require some kind of huge disaster like earth losing its magnetic field or some doomsday scenario, but im still curious, is there like a few social constructs or institutions that if we lost it tomorrow, we'd be kicked back to the stone age in terms of economic development?

    • Zoift [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      Yep, only stuff that's left in the ground in any real quantity is coal in the deepest veins, lowest concentrations, or worst grades.

      Charcoal can be made as a semi-renewable replacement, but is obviously limited. It will probably end up being used anyways as woodgas can be extracted during firing if done right.