Anthropogenic forcing (a quantitative change in a control parameter) of (our) the radiative balance (structure) will foster the tipping point (bifurcation) in our climate (an attractor).
This dialogue first appeared as text in the Newsgroup Sci.Environment on December 24, 1997. It was later added to the book in 2010, prior to publication.
Sancho: Sanctimonious Environmentalism
Quixote: Maniacal Capitalism
“Hello, my name is Gabriela Gaia…”
“Hello, Ms. Gaia, this is John, from Corruption Inc. How can I help you?”
“Yes, well…”
“Before we start, I am required to tell you this call may be monitored or recorded for training purposes, litigation, or customer intimidation. Is that okay with you?”
“I expected nothing less. I am calling about the rain, in South America.”
“Hang on……..My records show there is rain in South America.”
https://climatebull.com/gabriela-and-the-call-center/: Gabriela and the Call Center