James @ Megacancer posted a link to a presentation on the thermodynamics of civilization by Dr. Richard Nolthenius who is Program Chair of Astronomy at Cabrillo College. Nolthenius is an admirer of the work of Tim Garrett and here explains and elaborates on Garrett’s work. Garrett has the best understanding in the world of the relationship … Continue reading By Richard Nolthenius: The Thermodynamics of Civilization