Nothing major has happened too BAU, on a global scale. Currently its all very minor imo compared to historical events like the world wars & the black death. Peak oil impact hasn't had a big global impact, yet. Most people aren't even aware the problem exists.
I think people are jumping the gun on the "long emergency".
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"Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich" -Napoleon Bonaparte