From Hoax to Emergency: The Decade We Lost and the Authoritarian Threats Ahead

Craig Tilley
1 min readFeb 7, 2024

A decade ago, climate change was labeled a hoax; now our entire political climate faces a truth crisis.

A dangerous chain of command imperils democracy and impedes action as temperatures approach dangerous limits. Social scientists are finally warning of intensifying climate impacts that trigger authoritarian nationalist reactions and social unrest.

With climate affecting politics and vice versa, continued polarization and paralysis risk severe societal consequences. Our window for orderly climate adaptation is closing rapidly.

Title: Daisy Chain
VINE #: 241
Line Strokes: 10,650
Month: January, 2024
Chapter 4: The Rebuild

Grown from Strife

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This is a VINE from the Grapevine Wall, a world-record-breaking, real-time illustrated documentary of humanity’s 6,000-day Journey into 2030.

Every month, artist Craig Tilley unveils two new VINES, each a unique piece of the Grapevine Wall canvas. These VINES link to form a single masterpiece, capturing moments in real-time and showcasing the evolution of our civilization as we navigate through the challenges of the climate crisis, social disruption, and exponential technological advancements.

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Craig Tilley

Award-winning artist illustrating humanity’s 6,000-day journey into 2030. — EXPLORE THE PROJECT —> www.grapevinewall.com