** Part A: We are all going to die!

*** Why does Malthus matter?

*** Underestimating the power of humans to innovate

** Part B: Energy and the limits on growth

*** Why is Peak Oil a problem?

*** Capitalist speculations

*** Why is oil so important

*** Plummeting EROEI

*** Alternative energy

*** Is there more oil out there?

*** Other problems and solutions

** Part C: The politics of the choice

*** The elephant in the living room