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On-the-Edge-0.mp3<\/a>
On-the-Edge-0.mp4<\/a>
On-the-Edge-I.mp3<\/a>
On-the-Edge-I.mp4<\/a>
On-the-Edge-intro.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n

[Intro]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Holding on
(By the skin of our teeth)
What could go wrong
(With irrational belief)<\/p>\n

[Verse 1]
Dancing on a razor
Can be a dangerous jig
Risky behavior
As a consumption pig<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
Holding on
(By the skin of our teeth)
What could go wrong
(With irrational belief)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
(Pushing)
On the edge
(Wishing)
We made the pledge<\/p>\n

[Verse 2]
Jumping on a tightrope
During an extreme weather event
Bringing wisdom into scope
The future’s now present<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
Holding on
(By the skin of our teeth)
What could go wrong
(With irrational belief)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
(Pushing)
On the edge
(Wishing)
We made the pledge<\/p>\n

[Outro]
Holding on
(By the skin of our teeth)
What could go wrong
(With irrational belief)<\/p>\n

A SCIENCE NOTE<\/p>\n

Unintended Consequences and Inexplicable Consumer Behavior<\/b>
Climate change is primarily driven by the escalation of thermal energy affecting biogeophysical and socio-economic systems<\/a>. While biogeophysical factors can be studied using math, physics, and historical records, socio-economic systems pose greater challenges due to the unpredictable consequences<\/a> of human behavior and inexplicable consumer choices<\/a>, exacerbating tipping points and feedback loops.<\/p>\n

Complex Feedback Loops:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Complex feedback loops in climate science refer to interactions between different components of the Earth\u2019s climate system that can amplify or dampen the effects of initial changes, leading to non-linear and often unpredictable outcomes. These feedback loops play a crucial role in shaping the behavior of the climate system and can influence various climate phenomena, including temperature changes, ice melt, and precipitation patterns.<\/p>\n

Tipping points<\/a> are Critical Milestones that directly impact the rate of acceleration in climate change<\/a> by multiplying the number and intensity of feedback loops<\/a>. Identifying and understanding these tipping points is crucial for climate science and policymaking. Crossing multiple tipping points could lead to a domino effect<\/strong><\/a>, resulting in a much more rapid and severe climate change than currently projected.<\/p>\n\n

From the album “On the Edge<\/a>“<\/h3>\n

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

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