@eviloatmeal
The problem is self-inflicted, certainly.
Consider the sewage analogy downthread. I actually really like living in a city; I think it’s a good thing. And I love modern water treatment. I’m glad that people tried to form cities, and I don’t think we’d have figured out the thing we have without failing first.
In short: I appreciate the attempt. But I agree that we’re scaling things up in a way that is grossly irresponsible. Try, but almost maybe pace ourselves?