Discussion Questions

1. Observe how technologies and worldly advancements have advanced in the 20th century. What is oil’s role in this progressive history?
2. Discuss the pros and cons of potential alternatives to oil. Explore the processes for using these alternatives and making them mainstream?
3. What does Hubbert’s theory of negative oil suggest will happen in 5 years, 10 years, 20 years?
4. Examine the social, political, and economic structures that are affected by the oil industry. What is at risk when oil is concerned?
5. Discuss the properties of uranium, hydrogen, and nuclear power. How do these sources of energy compare and contrast to oil?

Complied by Molly Elder