Men and Cockroaches
Struggle with nature has been an integral part of the evolution of homo sapiens. The Man has not only braved the inclement natural conditions for a million year, but also emerged victorious under most circumstances. They have crossed oceans; scaled mountain peaks; tamed raging rivers; built oases in deserts; braved extreme cold at the poles and extreme heat at the equator; and still survived and continue to evolve. Cockroaches are an insect group that is believed to have originated 300-350 million years ago. They have shown extreme tolerance for a variety of climate – from arctic cold to tropical heat, and thrived. The common saying is that only the human race and cockroaches may manage to survive an Armageddon due to their adaptability and strong survival instincts. Many young investors may not have heard the term “peak oil”. This term was popular till the global financial crisis in the later part of the first decade of this century. The term was essentially used to denote ...