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Nick_Tarleton comments on Why could you be optimistic that the Singularity is Near? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Nick_Tarleton 15 July 2012 09:26:50PM 5 points [-]

I do believe it overly optimistic of you to conclude that peak oil has been significantly delayed by new techniques; and even believe Peak Oil to have already happened.

Oil production certainly didn't peak in or before 2011; so do you mean this year, or are you using a different definition?

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