The literature reflecting the march of history

1950s … The Sky’s the Limit by American Technocracy says: “The sky’s the limit.” (1955)
1960s … Silent Spring by Rachel Carson says: “Too many pesticides.” (1962)
1970s … Limits to Growth by Meadows et. al. says: “There are limits to growth.” (1972)
1980s … Overshoot by Bruce Catton says: “We’ve gone too far already.” (1980)
1990s … The Final Empire: The Collapse of Civilization by William Kotke says: “Overshoot will lead to collapse.” (1993)
2000s … Endgame by Derrick Jensen says: “We’re toast.” (2006)
2010s … This Civilization is Finished by Read and Alexander says: “Hold on to your hats.” (2019)
2020s … AI Panacea by American Technocracy says: “We’ve got this.” (2025)
2030s … Seas Rising by Lester Brown says: “To the lifeboats!” (2035)