The last drop is gone

[sivispacem]

If more development in nuclear energy would be an alternative for the future, what about countries that cannot use it properly?

I would suppose the US wouldn´t love to see specific countries stepping into this. Although they are buying/ripping those countries oil.

The processes by which nuclear power stations operate are no more complicated than those by which modern coal, oil and gas-fired stations operate. Whilst only a handful of Nuclear-NPT states are permitted to develop high-enriched fuels (for use solely in nuclear weapons), all states have a right to peaceful nuclear programs aimed at power generation and the production of isotopes for medical purposes.

 

That said, I wouldn't like to live within about 700 miles of a Zimbabwean nuclear power plant.

[3niX]

Well...

 

The scenario presented in the video is fairly unlikely. realistically, the price will just climb until it becomes so unafordable for the average folk that "normal" oil consumption pretty much stops. Companies will also start migrating to new materials and technologies because increasing production costs will drive them away from oil.

 

Its also rather unlikely that we will start producing biofuel in meaningful quantities. First of all, it will take up precious land which is needed for food production. And actually, food shortage is going to be the main problem... its already one of the biggest issues we face. Secondly, the production of biofuel isnt all that efficient. And lastly, it would probably be priced beyond reason.

 

Another issue I see, is a steep increase in metal prices. Not just stuff like gold... but also copper and aluminum. Manufacturers will be put in a very uncomfortable position. Basically, unless you have natural resources... youre quite f*cked.

 

But its not all that bad... theres nuclear power (whether you like it or not). If you combine that with wind, solar and hydropower and use hydrogen and large water reservoirs for storing energy (instead of batteries) then the issue will be far smaller than what people make it seem like.

[NaidRaida]

What about the countries that are stated as "they better don´t get anything that is raioactiv"?

They cannot just switch to this technic. It´s not that easy just to "switch" the power generating technic.

Can you rephrase that in a way that makes sense?

He meant technology where he said technic.

Yes. It´s mostly the same here where I live but translated like that it may be problematic. Sorry.

[pyramid head]

How do you guys think the world will change without oil? Will it ''only'' ruin our economy?

I really can't imagine what will happen.

I can think of only one thing that will happen, it sounds like we are headed towards the prelude to the great war in Fallout 3.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Great_War

[Mati]

How do you guys think the world will change without oil? Will it ''only'' ruin our economy?

I really can't imagine what will happen.

I can think of only one thing that will happen, it sounds like we are headed towards the prelude to the great war in Fallout 3.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Great_War

Better reserve my spot in a Vault then.

Anyway, currently I think that the world will simply f*ck up. Wars for the last drops of oil will be fought.

Hell, maybe similar things to some movies/games will happen.

[Lithium]

How do you guys think the world will change without oil? Will it ''only'' ruin our economy?

I really can't imagine what will happen.

I can think of only one thing that will happen, it sounds like we are headed towards the prelude to the great war in Fallout 3.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Great_War

I'd like to think of it more like Mad Max, or Water World.

[JOSEPH X]

Oil will become very expensive before it runs out. Only big institutions will be able to afford it in its last days. By this time everyday people will have already changed their lifestyle to accomodate the lack of oil. Alternate sources of energy that were once expensive will replace it.

 

We won't lose electricity or cutting edge technology, but suburban life and the daily commute in the car will be gone and cities will be much more compact. Horses and sail powered ships could make a comeback, but it would be in a world where we still had iPhones and microchips.

[NaidRaida]

 

I'd like to think of it more like Mad Max, or Water World. 

If I´m wearing my "pessimistic glasses" I can also imagine such an aftermath with total anarchism. Would be a bad end but I hope that mankind is more clever.

There´s so much space for speculations in here, this is why it´s an interesting theme for me.

 

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OT:

My apologies for "stupid wording" from time to time but I translate freely and some stuff is just translated word by word, maybe without sense.

Edited September 6, 2011 by NaidRaida

[chris]

Possibly stupid but serious question all the same: Why don't we use more nuclear power at the moment? Is it deemed too risky or costly?

Good question,If someone bought you a $2,000 PC for your birthday and you had everything set up already (Name,Programs,Passwords,ETC.).Then you wouldn't want to waste all your time to get a $2,100 computer that is just a tad bit faster.Would you?

What the f*ck are you going on about dude?

 

btw, will oil run out in our lifetime or after i'm dead?

[Lithium]

Possibly stupid but serious question all the same: Why don't we use more nuclear power at the moment? Is it deemed too risky or costly?

Good question,If someone bought you a $2,000 PC for your birthday and you had everything set up already (Name,Programs,Passwords,ETC.).Then you wouldn't want to waste all your time to get a $2,100 computer that is just a tad bit faster.Would you?

What the f*ck are you going on about dude?

 

btw, will oil run out in our lifetime or after i'm dead?

I'm thinking at the rate it's going, in our life time. Unless they find another reserve somewhere.

[WF the Hobgoblin]

How do you guys think the world will change without oil? Will it ''only'' ruin our economy?

I really can't imagine what will happen.

I can think of only one thing that will happen, it sounds like we are headed towards the prelude to the great war in Fallout 3.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Great_War

I'd like to think of it more like Mad Max, or Water World.

Pretty much all the same.

 

A fair chunk of Fallout 3 ( maybe the whole series, haven't played them ) is obviously inspired by Mad Max, even down to the outfits and the dog. Just less emphasis on the vehicles.

 

P.S. Thanks for the replies to my previous question chaps.

[NaidRaida]

It´s hard to say when the oil finally is gone. I think all speculations about that cannot be very exact.

 

The today worldwide oil consumption is growing and will possibly ever grow (why the f*ck does economy always have to grow?), so the oil reserves are getting smaller faster and faster in a

dynamic way. This is why the end may be much more surprising than we could imagine cause nobody knows how the oil consumption will grow.

 

If the oil consumption is not already decreasing (or stopped?) before the "last drop" then it´ll get funny. I suppose it will all be sucked out until the very last drop.

[Lithium]

It´s hard to say when the oil finally is gone. I think all speculations about that cannot be very exact.

 

The today worldwide oil consumption is growing and will possibly ever grow (why the f*ck does economy always have to grow?), so the oil reserves are getting smaller faster and faster in a

dynamic way. This is why the end may be much more surprising than we could imagine cause nobody knows how the oil consumption will grow.

 

If the oil consumption is not already decreasing (or stopped?) before the "last drop" then it´ll get funny. I suppose it will all be sucked out until the very last drop.

Why do I remember you as having better spelling/sentence structure before?

[chris]

Possibly stupid but serious question all the same: Why don't we use more nuclear power at the moment? Is it deemed too risky or costly?

Good question,If someone bought you a $2,000 PC for your birthday and you had everything set up already (Name,Programs,Passwords,ETC.).Then you wouldn't want to waste all your time to get a $2,100 computer that is just a tad bit faster.Would you?

What the f*ck are you going on about dude?

 

btw, will oil run out in our lifetime or after i'm dead?

I'm thinking at the rate it's going, in our life time. Unless they find another reserve somewhere.

I'll start digging.