he looming presence of climate change, as a kind of techno-social disaster that has already begun and which will inundate the next couple of centuries as somekind of overdetermining factor, no matter what we do
I think this statement highlights the severity and urgency of the threat posed by climate change. While it may create a sense of despair or helplessness, it can also serve as a call to action for individuals and societies to take concrete steps towards reducing our impact on the planet and mitigating the impacts of climate change.