On-the-Edge-0.mp3
On-the-Edge-0.mp4
On-the-Edge-I.mp3
On-the-Edge-I.mp4
On-the-Edge-intro.mp3
[Intro]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Holding on
(By the skin of our teeth)
What could go wrong
(With irrational belief)
[Verse 1]
Dancing on a razor
Can be a dangerous jig
Risky behavior
As a consumption pig
[Bridge]
Holding on
(By the skin of our teeth)
What could go wrong
(With irrational belief)
[Chorus]
(Pushing)
On the edge
(Wishing)
We made the pledge
[Verse 2]
Jumping on a tightrope
During an extreme weather event
Bringing wisdom into scope
The future’s now present
[Bridge]
Holding on
(By the skin of our teeth)
What could go wrong
(With irrational belief)
[Chorus]
(Pushing)
On the edge
(Wishing)
We made the pledge
[Outro]
Holding on
(By the skin of our teeth)
What could go wrong
(With irrational belief)
A SCIENCE NOTE
Unintended Consequences and Inexplicable Consumer Behavior
Climate change is primarily driven by the escalation of thermal energy affecting biogeophysical and socio-economic systems. While biogeophysical factors can be studied using math, physics, and historical records, socio-economic systems pose greater challenges due to the unpredictable consequences of human behavior and inexplicable consumer choices, exacerbating tipping points and feedback loops.
Complex Feedback Loops:
Complex feedback loops in climate science refer to interactions between different components of the Earth’s climate system that can amplify or dampen the effects of initial changes, leading to non-linear and often unpredictable outcomes. These feedback loops play a crucial role in shaping the behavior of the climate system and can influence various climate phenomena, including temperature changes, ice melt, and precipitation patterns.
Tipping points are Critical Milestones that directly impact the rate of acceleration in climate change by multiplying the number and intensity of feedback loops. Identifying and understanding these tipping points is crucial for climate science and policymaking. Crossing multiple tipping points could lead to a domino effect, resulting in a much more rapid and severe climate change than currently projected.