In the last blog I posted, I discussed a lot about some of the books that have played a big role in understanding the world that I'm stuck in. Certainly I have given myself a lot to digest when it comes to the beliefs that I have developed over the years, and may continue to develop for many years afterward. Of course, it goes without saying that many other books – some I have read and some I have only heard about – have also delved into figuring out whether or not Squelchistan, if not even the entire planet, is capable of long-term functionality given that there are now close to 8 billion people living on its surface and there is hearsay that the majority of those born in the 21 st century won't live to see old age. It's even more critical here in Squelchistan where a second Squelchistani Civil War seems inevitable save for a major episode of dumb luck. \-\-\ This was something that was discussed by one George Scialabba of The Baffler , in an article entitled Noth...