Can you compute leverage of entire societies? For instance to compare risk of a developed society to a developing one? (both oil-based say)
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@vgr I'm thinking about this as earth's carrying capacity current given technology vs. current trajectory / exploitation of resources. -
@davidmanheim Yes, that was where I started. Taleb's fragility idea is more moralistic than usable for that in a way, despite math. - Show replies
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@vgr Also, using something like inclusive wealth/"borrowing" by destroying future wealth: http://www.triplepundit.com/special/new-better-ways-measuring-wealth-nations-neighborhoods/ …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr There is discussion about the knock-on effects of "leverage" when we do ecological damage, such as: http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2011/07/menhaden-omega-protein-chesapeake …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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