The classic, surreal, bizarre work of satire by Swift. I've clipped (part of) my favorite section, where he talks about the way "vapours" from the gut rise to the brain and inspire supposed genius (e.g. political, military, religious leadership).

Hmm - when I first read about peak oil on http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net , one of the most nebulous claims was that worldwide reserves were probably smaller than claimed.

Definitely worrisome that this looks like it might turn out to be true.