End of the world scenario: every few years, TIE's favorite disasterologist lays out his latest forecast of doom. Today's message: forget Osama bin Laden. Mother Nature is the big time threat.
From: The International Economy
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Date: 9/22/2002
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Author: Ledeen, Michael A.
Catastrophists and disasterologists the world over have devoted so much energy and attention to terrorism of late that the professionals risk losing focus. Ever since Jeremiah, we've been taught to keep our eye on the big picture, and to keep the little events in their proper context. Ignore the petty assassin, the great alchemists chanted, watch the erupting volcanoes, the quaking earth, and the sliding land. Remain constantly alert to the infectious diseases, our modern prophets ...
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