Another great summary/analysis of our situation. It seems to me that until a tipping point of humanity (especially those in so-called 'advanced' economies) makes its way through the entire grieving process--for our loss of energy-intensive complexities and the 'conveniences' they have brought us--and get to the acceptance stage, we are destined to continue believing infinite growth remains possible on a finite planet (mostly based upon human 'ingenuity' and technology).

I have my doubts we will ever get to where we need to be to realise the predicament and make a coordinated, global effort to mitigate the coming 'collapse' for a variety of reasons (particularly the psychological mechanisms that keep us stuck in the early stages, especially denial and bargaining, but also the scammers and schemers that tend to propagandise/mislead us relentlessly--including our so-called world 'leadership'). I believe the only aspect left to be determined is whether the decline is rather quick in a Seneca Cliff-type fall or more drawn out with periodic 'crises' to confront...