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bookmark_borderComing Down

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LYRICS
It’s not clear up here
We better come down
Making my eye tear
Smile upside down
Turned into a frown
We’re coming down
… coming down
Our deflate rate
… coming down
Toward the ground
… coming down
Better give-up debate
The fact of our state
… coming down

It’s sure not clear up here
We better come down
Fucked up the atmosphere
Making my eye cry
Choke till I die
We’re coming down
… coming down
Our deflate rate
… coming down
Toward the ground
… coming down
Better give-up debate
The fact of our state
… coming down

No, not near clear up here
We better come down
The CO2 view
Fogging the blue
Telling ya true
We’re coming down
… coming down
Our deflate rate
… coming down
Toward the ground
… coming down
Better give-up debate
The fact of our state
… coming down

Chords: G/7/9 G/7/m/m7 G C C Bb G / G Bb C C Bb g; Part II @ 164/82 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG

The lyrics convey a poignant message about the impact of human activities on the environment, particularly focusing on climate change and the degradation of the atmosphere due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases, specifically carbon dioxide (CO2). Here’s an interpretation:

Verse 1:

  1. Not Clear Up Here:
    • The opening line suggests a lack of clarity or transparency, possibly referring to the state of the atmosphere. The unclear atmosphere may symbolize pollution or the presence of harmful substances.
  2. We Better Come Down:
    • This could be a call to action, urging humanity to recognize the environmental issues and the need to address them. “Coming down” might signify a need to descend from unsustainable practices or high levels of pollution.
  3. Making My Eye Tear / Smile Upside Down:
    • The imagery of tears and a reversed smile indicates a sense of sorrow and distress. It suggests that the environmental degradation is causing emotional pain and a negative impact on well-being.
  4. Turned into a Frown:
    • The transformation from a smile to a frown reinforces the idea that the current environmental situation is worsening, likely due to human actions.
  5. Our Deflate Rate / … Coming Down:
    • The reference to a “deflate rate” and the repetition of “coming down” might symbolize a decline or degradation, possibly in the health of the environment.

Verse 2:

  1. Fucked Up the Atmosphere:
    • The lyrics become more explicit about the environmental issue, stating that human activities have negatively impacted the atmosphere. The use of strong language emphasizes the severity of the situation.
  2. Making My Eye Cry / Choke Till I Die:
    • These lines convey a personal and visceral experience of the harmful effects of pollution, suggesting that it can lead to physical discomfort and even threaten life.
  3. No, Not Near Clear Up Here:
    • Reiterating the lack of clarity in the atmosphere emphasizes that the environmental conditions are not improving.
  4. The CO2 View / Fogging the Blue:
    • Directly addressing the role of CO2 in climate change, the lyrics highlight how carbon dioxide is affecting the clarity of the sky, turning it into a metaphorical “fog” that obstructs the “blue” of the atmosphere.
  5. Telling Ya True:
    • Asserting the truthfulness of the message, the lyrics emphasize the need for acknowledgment and awareness of the environmental challenges.

Chorus (Repeated):

  1. Our Deflate Rate / … Coming Down:
    • The repetition of these lines reinforces the theme of environmental decline and the urgency for collective action.
  2. Better Give-up Debate / The Fact of Our State:
    • The call to “give-up debate” suggests that the time for discussions and debates is over; it’s time to act. “The fact of our state” underscores the reality of the environmental condition.

Overall Theme:

The lyrics overall convey a sense of urgency, frustration, and sorrow regarding the state of the environment, particularly in relation to climate change and the impact of human activities on the atmosphere. The call to action implies that recognizing the problem is the first step toward addressing and mitigating the environmental crisis.

ExperiMental Music: The music and lyrics are written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”

Music as a Universal Language: Music has the power to communicate emotions universally. Certain melodies, harmonies, or rhythms can evoke specific feelings that resonate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.

The Science of Chaos Theory, String Theory, and Music

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderBe a Butterfly

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LYRICS
Non-linear
That’s for sure
Teleconnect
Butterfly effect
Flap your wings
Impact anything
Flap your wings
Affect everything
Flap your wings
[Improv]
We can make music
Cause a hurricane in the Atlantic
We can make love
Comin’ in from above
Teleconnect
Non-linear
Teleconnect
The butterfly effect

Chords: A Am Em7(9) A / C E A / C D A / C D / E / E A D E / E G A; Part II @ 126 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
Be a butterfly and affect the world. The Butterfly Effect: “a small change in one small area can cause _large_ changes in conditions _anywhere_ on the globe.” Thus the oft heard statement that a butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic.

Global warming is caused by an increase in thermal energy in the climate system. The Earth is a climate system. Many subsystems make up our climate. Chaos theory emphasizes the complexity and nonlinearity of dynamic systems, and this complexity is inherent in the interactions between soil, atmosphere, and oceans in the Earth’s climate system.

Atmospheric circulation together with ocean circulation is how thermal energy is redistributed throughout the world. Chaos theory offers insights into the complex, nonlinear dynamics of climate systems role in the redistribution of thermal energy. The Earth’s climate is a highly complex and dynamic system, influenced by various factors such as ocean currents, atmospheric circulation, and feedback loops.

General Circulation Models for the earth climate are nonlinear and teleconnected. That means a small change in temperature or pressure or humidity in one small area on the globe can cause _large_ changes in conditions _anywhere_ on the globe. This is sometimes called the Butterfly effect. The complexity of these models can lead to chaotic behavior. Climate science must grapple with these models and extract results in spite of the mathematical difficulties, and there have been remarkable successes in some cases and sad failures in others. Nevertheless we must proceed.

Our climate model utilizes chaos theory in an attempt to adequately account for humans and forecasts a global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Everybody has the responsibility not to pollute. There are plenty of things you can do: stop using fossil fuels, consume less, and love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

Be a butterfly and affect the world... a small change in one small area can cause _large_ changes in conditions _anywhere_ on the globe.

— from Chaos Theory and Climate Change / Brouse and Mukherjee (2024)

ExperiMental Music: The music and lyrics are written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”

Music as a Universal Language: Music has the power to communicate emotions universally. Certain melodies, harmonies, or rhythms can evoke specific feelings that resonate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.

The Science of Chaos Theory, String Theory, and Music

Deep Dive Into Science

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderExplain How Lucky is Lame

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LYRICS
You call yourself lucky
Though damage is plenty
I’m missing the lovely
Obviously
How do you explain
Lucky is lame
In pursuit of fortune and fame?

You know it was risky
The outcome was murky
I’m missing the lovely
Obviously
How do you explain
Lucky is lame
In pursuit of fortune and fame?

You’re begging for mercy
While killing our baby
I’m missing the lovely
Obviously
How do you explain
Lucky is lame
In pursuit of fortune and fame?

There’s only Earth
To give birth
Learn to learn
For what it’s worth
Only one Earth
To give birth
Learn to learn
For what it’s worth
Or in the end…
The End

Chords: Em G A / C EM A C B7 Em / Em C / B7 Em; Part II @ 120 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
The lyrics of “Explain How Lucky is Lame” convey a critical message about the current state of the world, particularly in relation to climate change and environmental degradation. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and concern about the choices humanity has made in pursuit of material wealth and fame, even as it takes a toll on the environment.

  1. Critique of the Pursuit of Fortune and Fame:
    • The repetition of the question “How do you explain / Lucky is lame / In pursuit of fortune and fame?” suggests a critical stance towards the societal values that prioritize material success and recognition over more meaningful and sustainable aspects of life.
  2. Acknowledgment of Damage and Risk:
    • The lines “You call yourself lucky / Though damage is plenty” and “You know it was risky / The outcome was murky” highlight the acknowledgment of the environmental damage caused by human activities and the risks associated with pursuing unsustainable paths.
  3. Yearning for the Lovely:
    • The repeated mention of “missing the lovely” could imply a longing for a more harmonious and balanced relationship with nature. The use of “lovely” contrasts with the perceived emptiness or lack of fulfillment in the pursuit of fortune and fame.
  4. Environmental Consequences:
    • The lines “You’re begging for mercy / While killing our baby” suggest a plea for mercy or forgiveness in the face of environmental destruction. The metaphorical use of “killing our baby” emphasizes the impact of human actions on the Earth, our shared home.
  5. Limited Resources and Responsibility:
    • The lines “There’s only Earth / To give birth / Learn to learn / For what it’s worth” underscore the finite nature of Earth’s resources and the need for responsible stewardship. The repetition emphasizes the urgency of learning and taking action for the planet’s well-being.
  6. Reflection on Choices and Consequences:
    • The closing lines “Or in the end… / The End” leave the listener with a sense of contemplation about the potential consequences of our collective actions. It suggests that, if unsustainable practices persist, there may be a bleak outcome for the Earth.

Overall, the lyrics appear to advocate for a reevaluation of societal values, a reconsideration of the environmental impact of human actions, and a call to prioritize sustainability and the well-being of the planet over the pursuit of material success. The choice of words and imagery suggests a sense of urgency and a desire for positive change in the face of the challenges posed by climate change.

Climate Change: The End of Times Brouse and Mukherjee (2023)

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderClimate Sys-dumb

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LYRICS
If ever there has been
If ever there will be
Then…
It isn’t destiny
Can’t be a victim
Of a climate system
When we’re to blame
For cheatin’ the game
Tried to learn a lesson
Pissing into the wind
Comes back to where it’s been
Mother Nature ain’t messin’
No doubt could start a drought
Followed by a bout
Of torrential rain
… put a strain on the drain
A bout about our downspout
Victim?
It’s our climate sys-dumb

Chords: F Db / Db Eb / Eb Bb Db F / Ab Bb F / F C F Bb F; Part II @ 88 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG

Unfortunately, even scientists are failing to see, let alone forecast, the rapid acceleration in climate change. Due to their complexity, the impacts of the Domino Effect are being underestimated. The Domino Effect is also known as “tipping cascades” in climate science. Cascading impacts in relation to tipping points include cascading impacts across biogeophysical and social systems. Until recently, scientist have been drastically underestimating the social-ecological systems.

The Earth is a climate system. Many subsystems make up our climate. Perhaps the most important factor impacting our climate is us. The biggest influence on climate change is the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere, primarily driven by human activities. The largest drivers of human induced climate change include: burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and land use, industrial processes, agriculture, waste management, and use of fluorinated gases. Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). Chaos theory plays a role in understanding the dynamics and potential unpredictability of social-ecological systems’ impact on climate change. Social-ecological systems encompass the interconnectedness of human societies and the ecosystems they are part of, and their behavior is influenced by a myriad of factors, including human activities, policies, resource use, and environmental changes. Chaos theory contributes insights into the complexity, sensitivity to initial conditions, and potential nonlinearities within these systems.

Incorporating chaos theory into forecasting models for social-ecological systems helps researchers and policymakers recognize the limitations of linear thinking and deterministic approaches. Embracing complexity and uncertainty can lead to more robust and adaptive strategies for addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change within the context of human societies and ecosystems.

Our model attempts to adequately account for humans and forecasts a global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderJet Stream’s Bad Dreams

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LYRICS
Jet stream’s bad dreams
Sagging and lagging
Where you do not know
The zonal flow
Jet stream’s weather extremes
Generation amplification
Blowin’ up stuff
Had enough
Blowin’ up stuff

Jet stream’s day dreams
Wavier savior
From under strain
Of the violent rain
Of the violent reign
Jet stream’s weather extremes
Generation amplification
Blowin’ up stuff
Had enough
Blowin’ up stuff
Going gets rough
Blowin’ up stuff
Had enough?

More intensity
And frequency
Increased blocking
Stalled and knocking
Jet stream’s weather extremes
Generation amplification
Blowin’ up stuff
Had enough
Blowin’ up stuff
Going gets rough
Can’t hang tough
Blowin’ up stuff
Had enough?

Chords: F#/7 / E D F# / C# F# / D B D F# B / B C# F#; Part II @ 123 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
How is climate change impacting the jet stream and atmospheric rivers on the East Coast of the USA?

The interactions between various factors, including ocean currents, sea surface temperatures, and atmospheric circulation, contribute to the overall climate patterns experienced on the East Coast. Climate change can influence the jet stream and atmospheric rivers, impacting weather patterns on the East Coast of the USA. The jet stream is a key player in steering weather systems and atmospheric rivers. Here are some key ways in which these changes may occur:

Jet Stream:

    1. Amplification and Slowing:
      • Climate change can lead to the amplification of atmospheric patterns, including the jet stream. This can result in larger north-south swings, which may contribute to more persistent weather conditions. Additionally, a warming Arctic relative to the mid-latitudes may slow down the jet stream.
    2. Stalled Weather Patterns:
      • A slower, more meandering jet stream can lead to the persistence of weather patterns, causing prolonged periods of extreme conditions such as heatwaves, cold spells, or heavy rainfall.
    3. Shifts in Track:
      • Climate change may alter the typical track of the jet stream, influencing where it tends to position itself. These shifts can impact regional weather patterns, including precipitation and temperature distributions.
    4. Increased Amplification:
      • As the Earth’s poles warm faster than the mid-latitudes, the temperature difference between the Arctic and lower latitudes decreases. This reduction in temperature gradient may lead to a more meandering and slower jet stream with larger north-south waves, a phenomenon known as “jet stream amplification.”
    5. Wavier Jet Stream:
      • The reduced temperature contrast between the Arctic and mid-latitudes can make the jet stream more susceptible to large, slow-moving waves. This wavier pattern can result in more persistent weather conditions, including prolonged periods of heatwaves, cold spells, droughts, or heavy rainfall.
    6. Increased Blocking Patterns:
      • A wavier and slower jet stream can lead to the formation of blocking patterns, where high or low-pressure systems persist in a particular location for an extended period. Blocking patterns can contribute to prolonged and extreme weather events.
    7. Slower Movement:
      • Some studies suggest that the jet stream is slowing down as a result of climate change. A slower jet stream can cause weather systems to move more slowly across the landscape, potentially intensifying the impacts of extreme events such as storms, heatwaves, or heavy rainfall.
    8. Changes in Zonal Flow:
      • The jet stream typically flows from west to east in a relatively straight line, a pattern known as zonal flow. Climate change may lead to more frequent disruptions of this zonal flow, causing the jet stream to meander and creating conditions for more extreme weather events.
    9. Impacts on Weather Extremes:
      • Changes in the jet stream can influence the occurrence and characteristics of weather extremes, including heatwaves, cold snaps, and intense storms. These changes can have significant implications for local and regional climate patterns.

    Atmospheric Rivers:

    1. Increased Moisture Content:
      • Warmer temperatures associated with climate change can enhance evaporation, increasing the moisture content of the atmosphere. This, in turn, can contribute to the development of more intense atmospheric rivers, which are channels of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere.
    2. Changes in Intensity and Frequency:
      • Climate change may lead to alterations in the intensity and frequency of atmospheric rivers. There is evidence suggesting that these phenomena could become more common and more potent, leading to heavier rainfall events and an increased risk of flooding.
    3. Altered Trajectories:
      • Changes in the jet stream’s position and behavior can influence the trajectories of atmospheric rivers. Variations in the jet stream can result in altered paths for these moisture-laden systems, affecting the regions that experience heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
    4. Extreme Weather Events:
      • Atmospheric rivers are often associated with extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall and flooding. Changes in the characteristics of atmospheric rivers due to climate change can contribute to an increased likelihood of severe weather events on the East Coast.

It’s important to note that the relationship between the jet stream and atmospheric rivers is part of a larger, complex climate system. Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). That means global warming is accelerating at a rapid rate in a complex way. Climate change is expected to have complex and significant impacts on the jet stream, Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), and atmospheric rivers.

Chaos theory is a branch of mathematics that studies the behavior of dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, often exhibiting complex and unpredictable patterns. In the context of climate change, several Earth systems, including the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the jet stream, atmospheric rivers, sea level rise, and droughts, can be influenced by chaotic dynamics.

This music was written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”

— from Climate Change, the Jet Stream, and East Coast Atmospheric Rivers Brouse (2024)

Deep Dive Into Science

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderThe Sound of Falling Dominoes

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LYRICS
Put your ear to the girth of the Earth
Can you hear it coming?
Dominoes falling
Urgent calling

Hear the sound
Look around
Put your ear to the ground
Survival situations
Due to human complication
Here the sound
Is found

Can you see the vision
The impact and collision
Propagate mechanical waves
The primate saves!

Put your ear to the girth of the Earth
Can you hear it coming?
Dominoes falling
Urgent calling

Put your ear to the ground
Dominoes are falling down
As humans rearrange
Bringing on the climate change
Dominoes are falling down
One knows Mother Nature frowns
Dominoes are falling down
The temperature is going up
Dominoes are falling down
Hope we have a backup?

Chords: E/7 A G E / D D# E / E C E / D C E / D C D C / C B7 E / C D E / E C E / C D E / E G E; Part II @ 144 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
This song is about the both literal toppling dominoes and figuratively falling dominoes, as well as the sound earth shaking observations. “Putting one’s ear to the ground is a phrase often used to describe someone who is listening carefully, attentively, or trying to gather information (demonstrating principles related to the propagation of mechanical waves.) The origin of this expression is rooted in Native American tracking skills and has been associated with the ability to detect subtle vibrations or sounds in the ground. It is often used in tracking or survival situations.

LITERAL FALLING DOMINOES
The physics of falling dominoes involves principles related to mechanics, specifically dynamics and energy conservation. When a row of dominoes is set up and the first one is pushed, a chain reaction of falling dominoes is initiated. Here are some key physics concepts at play:

  1. Potential and Kinetic Energy:
    • Potential Energy: Each standing domino possesses potential energy due to its elevated position. The higher a domino, the more potential energy it has.
    • Kinetic Energy: As the first domino falls, it converts its potential energy into kinetic energy—the energy of motion.
  2. Conservation of Energy:
    • The total energy in the system is conserved. As each domino falls, it transfers its potential energy to the next one in the chain, maintaining the overall energy of the system.
  3. Momentum:
    • As dominoes fall, they transfer momentum to the next domino in line. Momentum is the product of an object’s mass and its velocity. The conservation of momentum ensures that the dominoes keep falling in sequence.
  4. Angular Momentum:
    • When a domino starts to fall, it may also rotate slightly due to the asymmetry of its shape. This introduces angular momentum into the system.
  5. Friction:
    • Friction between the dominoes and the surface on which they are placed plays a role in controlling the rate at which they fall. If the surface is too slippery, the dominoes may slide instead of topple.
  6. Collision Physics:
    • The collision between falling and standing dominoes involves principles of collision physics, including the conservation of linear and angular momentum.
  7. Elasticity:
    • The dominoes themselves have a certain elasticity. When one domino collides with another, it compresses slightly and then rebounds, transferring energy to the next domino.
  8. Inertia:
    • The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion (including changes in speed or direction) is described by inertia. Each domino’s inertia is overcome as it falls, initiating the chain reaction.
  9. Sound:
    • The falling dominoes generate sound waves due to the impact and collision between them, demonstrating principles related to the propagation of mechanical waves.

The physics of falling dominoes is a dynamic interplay of various mechanical principles. Setting up and toppling dominoes is not only entertaining but also provides a hands-on way to observe and understand fundamental concepts in physics.

FIGURATIVE FALLING DOMINOES

Tipping points are Critical Milestones that directly impact the rate of acceleration in climate change by multiplying the number and intensity of feedback loops.

Tipping Points

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.

 

Push a glass toward the edge of a table and eventually it will fall off on its own. No matter how slowly or meticulously you push… no matter how you weight or fill the glass, it will reach a tipping point and fall off before being pushed completely off the table. No matter whether you believe the glass is half-empty or half-full, when the tipping point is reached it will plummet out-of-control to its end. This is science not fate, faith, nor belief. Human induced climate change has resulted in environmental tipping points being breached.

Tipping points, when crossed, trigger self-sustaining feedback loops that are no longer dependent on human activity. Similar to when a domino topples over hitting two more dominoes that in turn fall hitting more dominoes. Thus, the name The Domino Effect. It can also be visualized as The Snowball Effect. A tipping point is like a snowball rolling down a hill growing in mass and velocity (momentum). When a tipping point is crossed, it results in cumulative and reinforced global warming.

Tipping cascades have emerged between biogeophysical and social-ecological systems. This Domino Effect is causing climate change to accelerate at an exponential rate.

The carbon sequestration from dissolved organic carbon is only one of the many carbon sinks in the Amazon. It is likely Amazon droughts will become more frequent and intense resulting in decarbonization at an exponential rate. The collapse of the AMOC will hasten the collapse of the Amazon. The collapse of the Amazon will hasten the collapse of the AMOC.

Feedback loops and tipping points are parts of an equation that determine the rate of acceleration in climate change. Triggering these tipping points results in the CO2 stored in nature to be released without the assistance of humans. Though we do not know how much carbon is stored in nature, it would be reasonable to assume that the temperature could be pushed from 3 degrees to 6 degrees above pre-industrial levels. Humans cannot thrive above a rise of 1.5 degrees. Much of the Earth will be uninhabitable if the temperature rises an additional 6 degrees Celsius. If humans also add 3 degrees Celsius, the temperature and humidity will approach a wet-bulb temperature that will not sustain human life.

For the first time in human history, global warming is going to continue no matter what humans do. Even if humans stopped their greenhouse gas emissions today, humans have invoked nature’s greenhouse gas emissions. Nevertheless, the sooner humans stop their emissions, the better. In addition, humans must adapt their habitat to remove, reduce, and hinder nature’s greenhouse gas emissions.

What Can I Do?
There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

— from Toppled Tipping Points: The Domino Effect Brouse and Mukherjee (2023)

This music was written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”

Deep Dive Into Science

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderResonate Our Substrate (Hear It Spawn)

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LYRICS
Will you come along
Spirit lives on
Come and join in song
Spirit moves on
Hear it spawn
Melodies and harmonies
Resonate our substrate
Tragedies and comedies
Infiltrate3 our face-plate
[A7 A Am bridge]

Will you sing along
Emotion
Come and dance upon
Emotion
Feel it spawn
Melodies and harmonies
Resonate our substrate
Tragedies and comedies
Infiltrate3 our face-plate

Now we’ve joined our souls
Spirit lives on
Lives in rock n’ roll
Spirit moves on
Hear it spawn

Chords: C E Am Em7(11) Am / C E Am / C D Am / C A7 C E A7; Part II @ 149 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
When music evokes emotions that spread through an audience, it’s often described as the result of emotional contagion. Several factors contribute to this phenomenon:

  1. Shared Experience: Listeners are collectively sharing a musical experience. The sense of unity and shared enjoyment can amplify emotional responses.
  2. Music as a Universal Language: Music has the power to communicate emotions universally. Certain melodies, harmonies, or rhythms can evoke specific feelings that resonate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.
  3. Social Influence: The behavior and reactions of those around us can influence our own emotions. If the performer and/or people around you are visibly moved or excited by the music, it can enhance your own emotional experience.
  4. Physiological Responses: Music has the ability to stimulate physiological responses in individuals, such as changes in heart rate, breathing, and even brain activity. When these responses align across a group of people, it can create a collective emotional atmosphere.
  5. Artist-Audience Connection: The interaction between the performer and the listeners plays a crucial role. A passionate and engaging performance by the musicians can create a stronger emotional connection with the listener.

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bookmark_borderHead First in the Shallow End

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LYRICS
That damn fool burning fossil fuel
Shallow end of the gene pool
Flunked out of school
Oh, what a tool
Diving headfirst in…
The shallow end
Will he bend
Will he break
How much more can we take?

That damn fool burning fossil fuel
Shallow end of the gene pool
Look at you as you spew, too
Shallow end of the gene pool
Flunked out of school
Oh, what a tool
Diving headfirst in…
The shallow end
Will he bend
Will he break
How much more can we take?

That damn fool burning fossil fuel
Shallow end of the gene pool
Look at you as you spew, too
Shallow end of the gene pool
Now, I see there’s blame on me
Shallow end of the gene pool
Flunked out of school
Oh, what a tool
Diving headfirst in…
The shallow end
Will he bend
Will he break
How much more can we take?

Chords: E/7 E G A / A G E / G A / A G E / E A C B7 E; Part III @ 159 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
These lyrics convey a strong message about the impact of human actions, particularly related to climate change. The use of phrases like “damn fool burning fossil fuel” suggests criticism towards those who contribute to environmental degradation by relying on non-renewable energy sources. The reference to the “shallow end of the gene pool” implies a lack of foresight or wisdom in the decision-making process regarding environmental choices.

The repetition of “shallow end of the gene pool” emphasizes the perceived short-sightedness and lack of consideration for the broader consequences of one’s actions. The lines “Now, I see there’s blame on me” may indicate a realization or acknowledgment of personal responsibility, possibly implying that the speaker recognizes their own contribution to the problem.

The mention of failing out of school and being a “tool” suggests a critique of ignorance or lack of education on environmental issues. The imagery of “diving headfirst in the shallow end” reflects impulsive and uninformed decision-making. The questions “Will he bend, will he break, how much more can we take?” pose a sense of urgency and concern about the resilience of the environment and humanity’s ability to withstand the consequences of irresponsible behavior.

Overall, these lyrics serve as a commentary on the need for increased awareness, education, and responsible decision-making in the face of climate change. The tone appears critical and urgent, urging listeners to reflect on their choices and consider the broader impact on the environment and future generations.

What Can I Do?
There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderThe Levity of Gravity (Holding Me Down)

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LYRICS
The levity of gravity
Is weighing on me
Holding me down
Specifically, Miss gravity
Is attracted to me
Holding me down
At what cost to be free?
A force to be reckoned with
But, without…?
Hurled out of this world
Smeared into the atmosphere
I fear
Utter widespread… destruction
Introduction
To the space race

The levity of gravity
Is weighing on me
Holding me down
Specifically, Miss gravity
Is attracted to me
Holding me down
At what cost to be free?
Oh, the gravity of gravity
I’m attracted to you, too
Impacted with you
In all we do
Hold true

Chords: FM7 C / C E Am / Am FM7 / D Am E Am / C D Am; Part II @ 81 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
How is gravity holding me down?

Gravity is a fundamental force in nature that attracts objects with mass toward each other. It’s responsible for holding you and everything else on Earth down. The force of gravity is determined by the masses of the objects involved and the distance between them. In the case of Earth and you, the Earth’s mass is much larger than yours, so you are attracted towards the center of the Earth.

Sir Isaac Newton described gravity in his law of universal gravitation, which states that every particle of matter in the universe attracts every other particle with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers. Mathematically, this is expressed as:

F=G⋅m1⋅m2r2

where:

  • F is the gravitational force between the two objects,
  • G is the gravitational constant,
  • m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects,
  • r is the distance between the centers of the two masses.

In the case of Earth and an object near its surface, like yourself, the formula simplifies to:

F=G⋅M⋅mr2

where:

  • M is the mass of the Earth,
  • m is your mass,
  • r is the distance from the center of the Earth to your center.

This force pulls you towards the center of the Earth, creating the sensation of weight and keeping you “down” on the surface.

PART II
What would happen to me if gravity wasn’t holding me down?

If gravity were not holding you down, you would experience a state of free fall. In the absence of gravity, you would float or drift in the direction determined by any other forces acting on you.

If you were in outer space, far away from any massive objects like planets or stars, and there were no other forces acting on you, you would continue in your current state of motion (according to Newton’s first law of motion) unless acted upon by an external force. Essentially, you would be weightless and experience a sensation of floating.

However, if you were on Earth and gravity suddenly disappeared, the immediate consequences would be catastrophic. The atmosphere and everything not physically anchored to the Earth would also be affected. Objects, including people, would be thrown into the atmosphere at high speeds, leading to widespread destruction. The lack of gravity would have severe and likely lethal consequences for life on Earth.

Deep Dive Into Science

bookmark_borderSpilling Love

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LYRICS
Not in search of the long way
Nor trying to find the hard way
Guess I’m trying to say
I’m O.K.
Traveling on the high road
Feel ready to explode
Spilling love
From above

Finding more than one way
Keeping from going astray
Guess I’m trying to say
I’m O.K.
Traveling on the high road
Feel ready to explode
Spilling love
From above

Not in search of the last day
Nor trying to die the hard way
Guess I’m trying to say
I’m O.K.
Traveling on the high road
Feel ready to explode
Spilling love
From above

Chords: A/7 G D / D A / C E A / C D A; Part II @ 103 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar, Ibanez RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

bookmark_borderLeaking Gas

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LYRICS
We’re leaking gas
(Leaking gas in mass)
This can not last
(Better do something… do something fast)
It will not pass
It’ll linger and trigger our class
Breakdown of order
Social decay
Crossing the border
Enter dismay
Soothsayers and prayers save the day
No way?

Fouling the air
(Just look up there)
Fueling despair
(Just poke… rile the bear)
It will not pass
It’ll linger and trigger our class
Breakdown of order
Social decay
Crossing the border
Enter dismay
Soothsayers and prayers save the day
No way?

Spewing out fumes
(Does an ass assume)
Begging for doom
(Our future looms)
It will not pass
It’ll linger and trigger our class
Breakdown of order
Social decay
Crossing the border
Enter dismay
Soothsayers and prayers save the day
No way?

riffs: e f f# g / g f# f e
Chords: G / G E / C D G / E / E G / C D G; Part II @ 137 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar, Ibanez RG-Series (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
How are humans leaking greenhouse gases and how long do the gases stay in the atmosphere?

Humans contribute to the release of greenhouse gases through various activities, primarily related to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes, and certain agricultural practices. Here are some major sources:

  1. Burning of Fossil Fuels: The combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas for energy production, is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. This includes power plants, transportation (cars, trucks, planes), and industrial facilities.
  2. Deforestation: Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) during photosynthesis, acting as a natural carbon sink. Deforestation, the clearing of forests for agriculture or other purposes, reduces the number of trees available to absorb CO2, leading to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
  3. Industrial Processes: Certain industrial activities release greenhouse gases. For example, the production of cement generates carbon dioxide, and certain chemical processes release gases like methane (CH4).
  4. Agriculture: Agricultural practices, such as rice cultivation and livestock farming, can produce methane. Additionally, the use of synthetic fertilizers can lead to the release of nitrous oxide (N2O), another potent greenhouse gas.

As for the longevity of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, it varies depending on the specific gas. Here are some approximate lifetimes:

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2): CO2 is the most prevalent greenhouse gas and has a long atmospheric lifetime. While some CO2 is absorbed by natural processes, a significant portion remains in the atmosphere for hundreds to thousands of years.
  2. Methane (CH4): Methane has a shorter lifetime compared to CO2, lasting about 12 years in the atmosphere. However, it is a much more potent greenhouse gas on a per-molecule basis.
  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O): N2O has a longer atmospheric lifetime than methane, lasting around 121 years. It is also a potent greenhouse gas.

Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). That means global warming is accelerating at a rapid rate in a complex way.

What now?
From 2016-2022, this section was dedicated to hope and optimism; however, 2021 was a record year for greenhouse gas emissions. Then in 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine creating a global energy security crisis. Most countries chose to increase greenhouse gas emissions even further. Therefore, there is little to no hope. Currently, we have crossed the tipping point when human induced climate change triggers a chain reaction of feedback loops. In 2022, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) insisted there is “no credible pathway to 1.5℃ in place.”

The Earth will exceed 1.5℃ (average global surface temperature over the surface of the earth for ten years) by the 2040’s and a societal collapse will ensue. For the most part, the Earth will be uninhabitable for humans by 2070 UNLESS immediate action is taken. UPDATE: Since writing this in 2021, there is enough data to conclude 1.5℃ will be breached a decade earlier. In October 2023, the Imperial College of London published a study that concludes 1.5℃ will be reached by 2030 at our current rate of emissions. The average temperature for 2023 was +1.4℃ with September’s average +1.7℃ and parts of July at +3℃.
— from The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

What Can I Do?
There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderThe Wind Sings

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LYRICS
The wind sings
Strap on wings
… and soar
The Man brings
Terrible things
I can’t ignore
Look down
Look around
Where are you found?
Man up
Man shtup
Come on try
Fly on high
Do or die

The Man clings
Will ignore
Uproar
Of all things
We implore
No more
Look down
Look around
Where are you found?
Man up
Man shtup
Come on try
Fly on high
Do or die

Your spirit
Can lift it
From the heart
We can start
To love
Look down
Look around
Where are you found?
Man up
Man shtup
Come on try
Fly on high
Do or die

Chords: Ebm Db / Db F Bbm Db F Bbm / Bbm Db Eb / Bbm Db Bbm; Part II @ 84 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar, Ibanez RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG

Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). That means global warming is accelerating at a rapid rate in a complex way. From 1992 through 2023, we presented evidence and suggested remedies to mitigate climate change. By 2023, the data was undeniable that human induced climate change is destroying our habitat at a rapidly increasing rate.

“For people, for other species, for the ecosystems, for the world we live in, we’ve entered the Age of Loss and Damage, but we’re just at the start. What we are seeing already just makes you want to cry,” said Dr. Christopher Trisos (BBC Interview / MP3 Format) from the University of Cape Town. “We can’t eliminate loss and damage. It is here. That said, there is a lot we can do to limit it.”

The 20th-century surface temperature average for Earth was 13.9℃. In the first weeks of July of 2023, the average temperature was 17℃.
Q: Is it possible for humans to survive at temperatures greater than 3℃?
A: Probably not long. Humans have never done it before.

September 6, 2023: “Climate breakdown has begun,” the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the world after the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported the world endure its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer in human history. “The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting,” the UN chief said in a statement after the report’s release.

“What we are observing, are not only new extremes but the persistence of these record-breaking conditions, and the impacts these have on both people and planet, are a clear consequence of the warming of the climate system,” C3S’s Climate Change Service Director Carlo Buontempo said.

Climate Breakdown is the most concerning development. Climate breakdown happens when feedback loops are created and tipping points are crossed. Plants will become extinct and many carbon sinks will vanish. The Earth’s temperature will continue to accelerate at an exponential rate no matter what humans do. Food, fresh water, and breathable air will cease to exist. Humans will likely follow in short order.

In October of 2023, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Climate Change Service calculated that the average temperature for September was 16.38 degrees Celsius (61.48 degrees Fahrenheit) breaking the previous record set in September 2020 by a half-degree Celsius (0.9 degrees Fahrenheit). This is the largest increase in a monthly record high ever.

“It’s just mind-blowing really,” said Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo. “Never seen anything like that in any month in our records.”

“This is not a fancy weather statistic. It’s a death sentence for people and ecosystems. It destroys assets, infrastructure, harvest,” Imperial College of London climate scientist Friederike Otto said.

— from Climate Change: How Long Is “Ever”? / Brouse (2023)

What Can I Do?
There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderFill Our End

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LYRICS
Are you strong enough
Are you sure
Aren’t we wrong enough
Insecure
Be the cure
So we can endure
Elixir
Be our fixer
Be the mainstay
Show the way
To the day-to-day
We’ll tunnel away
Till you fill our End
Send in the light
Quite

2. Are you smart enough
Are you sure
To depart is rough
That’s for sure!

3. Are you wise enough
Are you sure
Our demise is tough
Let’s love more

Chords: A / E G A / A E A / G D A; Part II @ 106 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar, Ibeanex RG-Series (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
“We’ll tunnel away till you fill our End. Send in the light.”
The expression “light at the end of the tunnel” is a metaphorical phrase that is often used to convey a sense of hope or optimism in difficult situations. It suggests that even in the darkest and most challenging times, there is a possibility of improvement or a positive outcome on the horizon.

The “tunnel” in this metaphor represents a difficult or challenging period, and the “light” symbolizes hope, relief, or a positive change that awaits at the conclusion of that difficult situation. Essentially, it implies that despite current hardships, there is a glimmer of optimism or a resolution that will eventually be reached.

In the 1990’s, we wrote a paper on the worst-case scenario entitled, “The Impact of Governance & Globalization on Forecasting (The Tunnel Under Thesis).” The theory predicted that forecasting would become increasingly difficult. “The result — a figurative, as well as, literal tunneling underground.” In 2023, we wrote about having crossed tipping points in the paper, “Climate Change: How Long Is ‘Ever’?“. When we wrote the Tunnel Under Thesis in 1995, we forecast crossing these tipping points would not happen for centuries. We underestimated Man’s ignorance and arrogance. Fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions have continued to set record highs. Humans have caused chain-reactions resulting in toppled tipping points, feedback loops, and The Domino Effect.

Events we thought would not happen in our lifetimes are happening now. My last resort emergency plan was to escape to Canada. This summer that plan literally went up in smoke. “Beginning in March 2023, and with increased intensity starting in June, Canada has been affected by an ongoing, record-setting series of wildfires.” — Wikipedia

All of my life I have located my office and bedrooms in the uppermost southern exposure (preferably in the tree canopy.) I love sunlight, elevation, trees, fresh air, and wildlife. It is becoming ever more obvious my dreamlife is coming to an end, and I will be forced to tunnel under. For those forward thinkers, think about your poop. Pumping sewage above ground level will be a major problem at all times. In addition, the inability to pump flood water will become deadly during extreme weather events. In July of 2020 NPR reported, “The remnants of Hurricane Ida dropped unprecedented rainfall on several eastern states, killing dozens of people. Eleven of them were Queens residents who died when their basement apartments flooded.” In August of 2022 CNN reported, “Seoul has vowed to move some of the city’s poorest families out of underground and semi-subterranean homes after 13 people were killed in flooding caused by record rainfall this week, sparking public horror and calls for government accountability.” Drowning in your own poop may result for those unprepared.
— from Climate Change: The End of Times Brouse and Mukherjee (2023)

What Can I Do?
There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderWhat’s the Matter With Dark Matter?

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LYRICS
1. Watch that quark
She’s ready to spark
Of course
On course
For the strong force

Not right
To wave in the light
Might flight
Into insight
For that matter
Bizarre D*
Dark matter
Dark matter
… a little further
What’s the matter
With dark matter?
Please shed some light
What’s the matter
With dark matter?
She’s alright!
Have to climb Wittgenstein’s ladder
To see delight
In the night

2. Stark hexaquark
Find in the dark
Often found
3 up, 3 down

3. Quote: “Quark can’t be broken”
Spoken: your light awoken

Chords: E7 Am7 D7 / D7 C / C Em / Bm Em / Em E7 / A7 E7 A7 B7 E7; Part II @ 116 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar, Fender Squire Mini (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
Quarks are elementary particles and a fundamental constituent of matter. They combine to form protons and neutrons, which in turn make up atomic nuclei. There are six types, or “flavors,” of quarks: up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom. Quarks are never found in isolation; they are always bound together by the strong force, mediated by particles called gluons. Current understanding is quarks are indivisible and cannot by broken down.

Dark matter is a mysterious form of matter that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it invisible and detectable only through its gravitational effects. It is thought to make up about 27% of the total mass and energy content of the universe, as inferred from observations of the large-scale structure of the cosmos and the motion of galaxies.

D* (D-star) hexaquark particles are hypothesized to consist of three up and three down quarks, and have been proposed as a candidate for dark matter. A study found that production of stable d* hexaquarks could account for 85% of the Universe’s dark matter.

Ludwig Wittgenstein, an influential 20th-century philosopher, introduced the concept of “Wittgenstein’s ladder” in his later work, particularly in his book “Philosophical Investigations.” This idea is closely related to his views on language and the nature of philosophy.

The ladder metaphor is used to illustrate the idea that philosophical problems often arise from misunderstandings or misuses of language. Wittgenstein suggests that philosophical confusion can be dispelled by recognizing the ways in which language is used and by clarifying the meanings of words.

The ladder analogy can be explained as follows:

  1. Building the Ladder: Initially, when we encounter a philosophical problem or confusion, we may construct a conceptual framework or use certain words in a particular way. Wittgenstein likens this to building a ladder to reach a certain understanding.
  2. Climbing the Ladder: Once the ladder (conceptual framework or language use) is in place, we use it to address the philosophical issue at hand. However, Wittgenstein argues that the ladder is not meant to be climbed indefinitely. It is a temporary tool for reaching a specific understanding.
  3. Throwing Away the Ladder: After reaching the desired understanding, Wittgenstein suggests that we should discard the ladder. This means that once the clarification is achieved and the problem is understood in a new way, there is no need to hold onto the initial philosophical concepts or language that led to the confusion.

In essence, Wittgenstein’s ladder is a method for overcoming philosophical puzzles and confusion by examining and understanding the language that gives rise to these problems. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing how words are used in different contexts and discourages the tendency to create philosophical theories based on misunderstandings or misuse of language.

For Wittgenstein, the goal of philosophy is not to provide grand theories or solutions but to dissolve philosophical problems by exposing their linguistic origins. By understanding how language functions in everyday life, we can dispel the illusions that lead to philosophical confusion.

bookmark_borderThe Bright Side

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LYRICS
Well, look on the bright side
At least we won’t freeze to death
Spread the light far and wide
Before our final breath
Breathe in
Breath out
Cease
Without doubt

We’ll cook on the outside
Humanity’s humidity
The we’ll cook on the flip-side
Humanity’s stupidity
Breathe in
Breath out
Cease
Without doubt
Seize
Opportunity
Cease
Exploiting unity

Give birth from Mother Earth
Live more with far less
Far less “careless”
… behavior…
Savior
Save our souls
From our tolls
Save our souls
From our goals
Our do’s have come due
Blue, but true

Chords: Eb D / D C D / C D / D Eb D / D E A / A C E A / C E A; Part II @ 130 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar, Fender Squire Mini (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG

  • Chaos Theory:
    • Chaos theory is a branch of mathematics that studies complex systems whose behavior is highly sensitive to initial conditions. It deals with deterministic systems that can exhibit unpredictable, chaotic behavior.
    • Chaos theory studies unordered systems. Being in a hurricane is an example of visualizing chaos theory. If you are in the hurricane, the weather appears chaotic; however, if you pull back to a satellite view, you can see a spiraling weather system.
    • Some musicians and composers have incorporated chaos theory principles into their compositions, using mathematical algorithms to generate music that exhibits chaotic or unpredictable patterns. This can result in unique and non-traditional musical structures. Similar to a hurricane, some musical compositions sound chaotic when you are in the middle of it; however, when you pull back and listen to the combined elements, a structure can be heard.
    • In order to focus on their individual parts, members of bands and orchestras tend to isolate their part in their head. In order to make sense of the combined chaos, engineers, producers, and conductors need to “pull back” and listen to all the parts together.
    • Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”
    • from The Science of Chaos Theory, String Theory, and Music Brouse (2024)

Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). That means global warming is accelerating at a rapid rate in a complex way.

“Air pollution is: a leading cause of death worldwide, the leading cause of climate change, and the greatest threat to humankind,” The Long-term Breathing Experiment Brouse (2023)

The greatest health risk from climate change to those alive today is the increased moisture content in the air (relative humidity) combined with the increased temperatures.

A Wet-bulb measures the temperature read by a thermometer covered in a wet cloth. As water evaporates from the cloth, evaporation cools the thermometer. This mirrors how the human body cools itself with sweat. The higher the heat and humidity (heat index), the harder it is for sweat to evaporate. The study Adaptability Limit to Climate Change Due to Heat Stress found that a wet-bulb temperature of 35C (95F) at 100% humidity, or 115F at 50% humidity, would be the upper limit of safety, beyond which the human body can no longer cool itself by evaporating sweat from the surface of the body to maintain a stable body core temperature.

The United Nations DRR says:
For every degree Celsius in warming, the water-holding capacity of the atmosphere increases by about 7%. Record-high sea temperatures ensure there is more moisture (in the form of water vapor) in the atmosphere, by an estimated 5-15% compared to before the 1970s, when global temperature rise began in earnest.

Deadly humid heat affects billions including the US Midwest this century. “It’s very disturbing,” study co-author Matthew Huber of Purdue University. “It’s going to send a lot of people to emergency medical care.” The study Greatly enhanced risk to humans as a consequence of empirically determined lower moist heat stress tolerance was conducted by Purdue and George Mason University and published August 15, 2023.

These results indicate that a significant portion of the world’s population will experience — for the first time in human history — prolonged exposures to uncompensable extreme moist heat. Humans will struggle to adapt to these conditions in a warmer world as they will present widespread challenges across many aspects of food-energy-water security, human health, and economic development including in the world’s most populous and most vulnerable regions.

At 3C (5.4F) of yearly average warming, more than 1.5 billion people will suffer. In the summer of 2023, the Earth experienced about a month of warming at 3C above pre-industrial levels. Both 2022 and 2023 saw a record number of heat related deaths. More than 61,000 Europeans died from extreme heat in the summer of 2022.
— from Climate Change and Deadly Humid Heat Brouse (2023)

What Can I Do?
There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. Consume less. Love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment