======Our Post-Peak Oil Future: A Comparison of Two Scenarios Following the Global Peak in Oil Production======
This report examines two scenarios for society following peak oil production: catabolic collapse and petrocollapse.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-872/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
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|Authors:  | Jan Lundberg, John Michael Greer  |
|Geographic focus:  |Global   |

=====Methods=====
The research method includes a review and comparison of two theoretical scenarios, analysis of historical data on oil production, and extrapolation of future societal impacts based on these theories.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report explores the implications of peak oil through two contrasting theories: John Michael Greer's "Catabolic Collapse," which predicts a gradual decline with periods of recovery, and Jan Lundberg's "Petrocollapse," which foresees a rapid and devastating drop in oil availability. Both scenarios suggest significant societal transformations, with Greer focusing on adaptation strategies and Lundberg on the inevitability of a dramatic lifestyle shift. The report includes background on peak oil, the Hubbert Curve, and the potential socioeconomic impacts of declining oil supplies.  \\ 
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