A significant
number of people care about the fate
of the component Σ, because it contributes
significantly to the overall mode
of operation
of the Earth system (such that tipping it modifies the qualitative state
of the whole system), it contributes
significantly to human welfare (such that tipping it impacts on many
people), or it has
great value in itself as a unique feature
of the biosphere.
That means business - friendly legislation, an ability to attract world - class talent and education systems producing
significantly greater numbers of young
people with both the technical skills industry needs as well as the life skills necessary to be employable in the first place.