Author: kara

THE PROBLEM In two companion papers (AP1.3A and AP1.3B), the trend toward automation of the work of civilization by computers and robots and the resultant loss of jobs was described. It was noted that almost all jobs that do not require the ability to recognize trends, sort information and use common sense to make decisions… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 1.3C THE LIMITS OF AUTOMATION AND JOB SECURITY

The Problem During the last century, the industrialized nations changed from a primarily rural, agricultural society into a primarily urban, industrialized society. Then, starting with the advent of computers and robots in the latter part of the century, the middle-class jobs associated with producing and distributing the goods along with the associated office-based services needed… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 1.3B NEW LAND JOBS FOR THE COMING GENERATION

The Problem Fourteen million jobs were lost in the US alone in the recent recession. Many millions more were lost worldwide. Millions of new students are graduated each year world wide requiring new jobs. Millions of unemployed and underemployed worldwide are also searching for work. It is important to ask if the world’s financial and… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 1.3A NEW SEA JOBS FOR THE COMING GENERATION

The Problem             The energy requirement of earth’s population is large and growing ever larger as population and demand per person increases. In the past, it was easily satisfied by hydroelectric, nuclear and fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal). But hydro sites are used up. Nuclear power has certain safety problems and how to… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 1.2 ENERGY SCARCITY AND NEW OPTIONS

The problem   There are two problems in reality. The simplest is air pollution by trace gasses. Here small amounts of dangerous gasses (usually acids) are released in a chemical reaction-usually combustion. These gasses have a bad impact on the environment, and must be eliminated. A good example is sulfur in coal. The sulfur in coal… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 1.1 AIR POLLUTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE