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A win the day and we're just about in a place where we can forget about this utter toilet of a season and move on. But we never make it that simple. On one level, I'd take a draw today. Another point towards the safe-number and Killie dinna make up any ground on us. Jaysus, just get any sort of plug ugly win, eh? What a time to be alive.

I currently look after a child full-time. I'm possibly about to resurrect my business/systems consultancy business though, I'm procrastinating at present. The current is far more rewarding certainly, and equally as relevant to the future! Although if you want some work done, I'll give you DonsTalk discount.

Out of interest Rico, what line of work are you in? Apologies for the personal intrusion.

After the last game, I'm feeling surprisingly chipper.

Well they won't see the end of the world. They may see the end of civilisation, but I doubt that too, because it's a global monster. They will almost certainly see the beginning of the collapse (which history might tell has already begun), but they might not recognise it. They may even be forced to migrate and be subject to the realities that the small boaters face, which would be ironic. Europe is badly positioned materially and will almost certainly see a massive reduction in wealth in the coming decades. With its total fertility rate plummeting, I'd expect it to be an entirely different demographic too, and it remains to be seen whether Europe can offer the kind of lifestyle that will attract migrants in the volume required to maintain an ageing population - I expect not. I would think its population to be a third of current by the end of the century, with the world perhaps at 5 billion (despite the strange methods of the UN's supposed 10 billion peak). Unless something happens with the AMOC, I doubt Europe will face the giant famines that could hit India, Africa etc, but perhaps might stretch to parts of Spain and France even. In terms of our infrastructure, everything will have to change completely. Entire cities could be written off, roads and bridges will be unrepairable and we'll certainly see an end to air travel (military aside). Our entire system is built on and for fossil fuels, without which it doesn't function. If you imagine life prior to fossil fuels, then you probably get a good idea of what to expect technologically. Yet, compare this description to what we are allowed to discuss in the political system today? Arguments over whether we should phase out diesel cars; whether hydrogen can replace gas; whether solar panels can be allowed in fields or not; whether to give planning permission for the next suburb designed entirely around the car; whether or not the government has met its growth targets. Turn on question time in Aberdeen and watch them talk about drilling (or not) in the North sea. I mean, what a heap of delusional shite! Where are the actual discussions about the material reality of our situation now, and in the coming decades? Where are the slightest hints that there may be an issue? Where are the forums to openly and honestly discuss the future, and plans to prepare for it? It simply isn't allowed in representative democracy. Of course, I may be wildly off with my predictions, but they are - with certainty - based on looking at the evidence. Based on looking at the resources and minerals out system runs on, and the ever increasing energy required to get those things. Not based on future tech that doesn't exist and may never have the resources to exist. Yet we continue to discuss whether Keir Starmer is a dick or not (he is to dickishness what chipper is to fash and chip sales establishment).