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<h1>Where We Are Now</h1>
<p>&nbsp;<i>Why the vulnerability? After all, this is the ((21st century)), not a more primitive past when little in life was assured. Surely people know how to fix problems now. Maybe. <br>
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<p><i>And maybe this is what the 21st century will be about - a great unraveling of some things long taken for granted. </i></p>
<p>From: Everything Is Seemingly Out of Control</p>
<h2>Expectations</h2>
<p>Taking our advances for granted certainly seems to represent a theme of Industrialism 1.0. Somewhere along the way industrialism ceased to amaze and became a work-horse. Global Warming? Science will solve it with technology. We can fly a man to the moon, why can't we [FILL IN THE BLANK]. In the meantime, we fail to notice what progress brings. In fact we may progress our way of existence. The Global Market</p>
<p>ITEM: In Fertile India, Growth Outstrips Agriculture</p>
<p>In this article, we learn that Indian farmers must decide between planting &quot;designer&quot; crops like baby corn for more money or wheat, a crop more can afford, for less money. These farmers must also decide between selling their land to developers or braving their traditional liveliehood, albeit one that increasingly includes global competition. Indeed, we all compete globally, giving a feeling that we  fight against  some invisible force.  Two forces work simultaneously here. Globalization provides more people more opportunity than ever before. On the other side of the equation we seem to close to the limits of carrying capacity. We know the bus is going to fast, but no one seems to know how to get the driver to slow down.</p>
<p>The map to now appears here and here. In summary, these posts detail how the roots present industrial legacy date back to its British introduction and how those roots determine the fruit the  trees of industry now bear. China, India, Brazil and others only follow the path the British cleared, a natural expectation.</p>
<h1>What Is Industrialism 2.0 ?</h1>
<p>Sorry, I really did not mean to tease this long.</p>
<p>Industrialism 2.0 removes the learned but feigned ignorance of the previous version. It recognizes the long-term effects of its implementation. It recognizes the the global impact of its actions.. It realizes that progress, no matter how fervent cannot deny the laws of physics. Mostly, it celebrates the here and now instead of always expecting the future to save the flaws of the present.</p>
<h2>Moving From Version 1.0 to 2.0</h2>
<p>When new software first reaches the market both developers and users generally react with excitement. New users try new features and find new ways to perform tasks more quickly. Of course, everyone deals with the learning curve differently depending on their level of computer literacy. Additionally, some may not get 1.0 until 2.0 is released. But no matter how good the initial version turns out both developers and users find issues requiring improvement. Developers can streamline code or add features, bugs that only show up with use require attention, improved hardware allows developers to add new components. Most using computers in some way know how this proceeds in some form or another.  What happens when apply this process from moving from Industrialism 1.0 to 2.0? Much the same.  Initially, industrialism answered many concerns. It helped us perform old tasks much more quickly. It also helped people perform tasks theretofore too costly or impossible. But as we have seen, some issues cropped up that require attention. Globlization helps many but simultaneously destroys others lives.  Global  warming alters the climate permanently as do various forms of pollution. Transportation and food costs become subject to international events beyond local control. This interconnectedness even extends to real estate, wages and prices. The weakness of the American dollar contributes to higher gas prices in the United States, for example.</p>
<h2>The Transition</h2>
<p>The metaphor for software extends to industrialism in other ways. Some people adapt early, others find themselves in better positions to take advantage. Some cultures can take advantage while others still learn the initial version. The learning curve will likely be steep. As far as I know, I am the only one who has synthesized this need into a process. I expect that  it will take a few years before  this idea even gains acceptance, let alone reaches critical mass. Some transition already proceeds, akin to how developers create helper programs for the initial software version that finds its way into the update. In summary, do not expect the transition to happen all at once.</p>
<h1>A Final Definition</h1>
<p>&nbsp;Before I move onto the outer planet connections to Industrialism 2.0 in the next post I want to define what Industrialism 2.0 looks like.</p>
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    <li>With Industrialism 2.0 the full life-cycle of a resource is factored into the cost (environmental, social, developmental)&nbsp;</li>
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    <li>The global scope of a resource becomes part of the equation&nbsp;</li>
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    <li>All attempts are made to consider all factors instead of waiting to address problems as they arise&nbsp;</li>
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    <li>Attempts at progress are not made simply for the sake of progress&nbsp;</li>
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    <li>While it looks to the future, it also does expect the future to solve the problems of the past&nbsp;</li>
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    <li>Heed the medical code: Do No Harm&nbsp;</li>
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    <li>Industrialism 2.0 must make every attempt to correct and alleviate the problems 1.0 created; unlike software, we cannot simply overwrite the old version&nbsp;</li>
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    <li>Most of all Industrialism 2.0 recognizes that it must operate in ways that complement all life forms instead of superseding them&nbsp;</li>
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<h1>Timeframe&nbsp;</h1>
<p>Since we have already altered nature we cannot simply turn back the past. The human footprint has forever altered our ecosystem. We must realize that no matter what happens, our planet will adapt and survive. We cannot make the same claim for our species. Ironically, our ability to reason and adapt makes us vulnerable to our own self-destruction. More ironically, were the worse case scenario to play out, our demise would come at the hands of our not using what makes humans human to the best of of our ability.</p>
<h1>Next: The Outer Planet Connections to Industrialism 2.0&nbsp;</h1>
<p>My next post will trace the roots of industrialism forward to our time and help provide a possible timeline for determining whether or not we have moved into the transitional phase or not.</p>