Solid piece on the madness of the burbs with an emphasis on the phenomenon of peak oil. Lots of historical footage showed the high hopes and ideals of post war America which take on a sad cast when seen through contemporary eyes.
It turned out that everyone owning his little piece of paradise in the "country" didn't bring us happiness but instead brought us isolation, enhanced alienation and led to the self-centered republicanism that has defined us since 1981 and also brought us the pathetic attempt at finding meaning in the megachurches that have blossomed.
This is a good example of the law of unintended consequences. We may not survive this one.
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