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darkar
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If Ice Age suddenly come back, What will people do?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the hypothetical scenario of a sudden return of an Ice Age and its implications for human behavior and society. Participants explore various responses to this extreme climate change, touching on disaster management, social dynamics, and personal reactions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants humorously suggest that people might react by referencing popular culture, such as movies, rather than addressing the serious implications of an Ice Age.
- Others express concern about disaster management strategies in the event of an Ice Age, questioning whether any such plans exist.
- One participant speculates that a new Ice Age could counteract global warming, suggesting a potential positive outcome.
- Another viewpoint suggests that people would migrate towards the equator and face challenges such as overcrowding and food shortages due to population decline.
- Some participants downplay the severity of an Ice Age, comparing it to winter conditions in certain regions, indicating a belief that adaptation might be manageable.
- There are humorous takes on the situation, including personal anecdotes and sarcastic remarks about environmental activists.
- Concerns are raised about the immediate physical discomfort and dangers posed by extreme cold, including the potential for cold-exposure fatalities.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of views, with no clear consensus on the implications of a new Ice Age. Some engage in light-hearted banter while others raise serious concerns, indicating a mix of agreement on the need for adaptation and disagreement on the severity of the situation.
Contextual Notes
Participants' responses vary widely in seriousness and depth, with some focusing on humorous or trivial aspects while others consider more significant social and environmental challenges. The discussion lacks a structured analysis of potential solutions or scientific insights into the feasibility of an Ice Age occurring.
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saltydog
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darkar said:
Can you say "Mexico"?
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brewnog
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What, you mean at the cinema?
I reckon everyone will go and see it again, and a massive argument will break loose over whether or not Toy Story was better. Then, everyone will start up the quotes, like "Kar-ll, he's eating our salad!" and "Woo! Who's up for round two?!", not to mention "MOVE YOUR ISSUES OFF THE ROAD!" and "Ooh, what's this, pine cone!".
I reckon everyone will go and see it again, and a massive argument will break loose over whether or not Toy Story was better. Then, everyone will start up the quotes, like "Kar-ll, he's eating our salad!" and "Woo! Who's up for round two?!", not to mention "MOVE YOUR ISSUES OFF THE ROAD!" and "Ooh, what's this, pine cone!".
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darkar
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Ah no. I mean in real world.
Is there any known disaster management on ice age?
Is there any known disaster management on ice age?
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rachmaninoff
Maybe if we're lucky it would cancel out global warming perfectly and nothing would change...
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Phobos
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People would move toward the equator, crank up the heat, look for ways to fight back glaciers, and deal with the social problems (overcrowding, food shortages). Probable population decline.
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FredGarvin
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Ice age = spring time in Michigan. I doubt we'd notice a difference.
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Adrian Baker
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Get a nice new jumper.. and perhaps a hat.darkar said:
Then I'd spend my spare time sending snotty letters to Greenpeace activists and all the other treehuggers who went on and on about global warming saying:
"Ha! So what do you say now smartarse?"
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BicycleTree
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Ha-ha! But we're rather far from a new ice age, and global warming is a problem.
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Moonbear
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First they'd complain a bit about being cold, then complain a lot about being cold, shiver somewhat uncontrollably, and eventually die of cold-exposure. What else?darkar said:
Oh, and parents could no longer use the old complaint, "What are you trying to do, heat the entire outdoors?" when their kids left the door open in winter; "Yes" would be a reasonable answer. Similar threads
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