1What is Jared Diamond's book Collapse (2005) about? What are the cases of failure and success that Diamond considers?2 What does Smith identify as the "main determinant" of success or failure in Diamond's analysis? Summarize Smith's critique of Diamond's argument (i.e. what does Smith think is wrong with Diamond's argument?)3 What does Diamond argue we ought to do to address our current ecological crisis? Contrast Smith's view of we ought to do with Diamond's.4. Smith asks, "if we all know what needs to be done [to avoid ecological collapse]...why are we not choosing to succeed?" Summarize Smith's answer. Do you agree? Explain why or why not.

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