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James Lovelock Suggests Suspending Democracy To Save the World

Posted by timothy on from the summon-the-council-of-wise-men dept.

mosb1000 writes "Climate scientist James Lovelock claims it may be necessary to put democracy on hold to prevent a global climate catastrophe. He goes on to say that the best remedies may be adaptation techniques such as building sea defenses." Lovelock is famously the creator of the Gaia hypothesis.

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  1. Re:Um..no by Third+Position · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I'm going to start a new society, with environmental concerns in mind, fair government for all, true democracy, with blackjack and hookers.

    On second thought, screw the environment, democracy and fair government.

    ...and a chick, and some pot.

    --
    American Third Position
    Finally, a real choice!
  2. Re:Um..no by mr+exploiter · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    How can this drivel be modded up? Where is the old slashdot?