In 2005, James Howard Kunstler wrote the essay “Globalization’s Time Is Up”, which focuses on how stable our social infrastructure on a global scale. This controversial essay by Kunstler attempts to convince the reader that globalization will soon be a thing of the past. He claims that the irresponsible consumption of linear resources caused by globalization will result in another war for humanity as societies clash in battles for the world’s remaining supplies, such as oil and energy sources. Although the author does make strong arguments on how globalization in other cultures throughout history has failed, and how it will likely fail again. He fails to provide any solutions or alternatives to the dilemmas he brings up in globalization. This …show more content…
After reading this article, it is very clear that the main purpose of the article is to inform readers that globalization is more negative than it seems and it needs to end now. He provides multiple arguments to support this claim such as the fact globalization has failed in the passed. The most recent occurrence of this was in the early 20th century, as dilemmas like the Great War and parting ways with coal energy in favor of oil stopped many global communications. Another strong argument the writer provides is the way in which he believes globalization will affect our future if we continue on with our abuse of the countries natural resources. He gives a strong basis for the belief that China and many other countries will eventually begin to cut off relations with foreign countries in order to save the remaining resources for themselves, If we don’t respect this, it could result in wars similar to a century …show more content…
As a reader, this article leaves you with many questions the writer fails to address such as: “Is there any way to limit the consumption of natural resources?”, “Do we have any alternative energy sources we could use for everyday use? “, and most importantly, Do the negatives of globalization really outweigh the positives of it?”. Instead of suggesting alternative practices and energy sources that could be used to replace or restructure globalization, the writer chooses to constantly just point the finger at the few negatives about the practice. The writer fails to consider the fact that La Belle Époque was a transition period from one type of fuel to another, and not states keeping resources for their own selfish needs. In today’s society, we currently do not have any alternative source of fuel so it is difficult to turn our heads at the sight of cheap oil. It should also be noted that as a Global society, we are constantly working on new, more efficient renewable energy sources to prevent countries from having to give up the most important resources they may have. For example, in Sweden physicists have recently been able to turn human feces into a renewable heating source for homes. If they are able to make this a renewable source efficiently, they will share their