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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Robert Atack (talk) 07:51, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
Oilcrash Oilcrash was a New Zealand-based website created by Robert Atack, dedicated to examining the risks associated with energy dependence, societal sustainability, and later, broader critiques of mainstream narratives about science, climate, and the shape of the world.
History Launched in the early 2000s, Oilcrash initially focused on peak oil theory — the concern that global petroleum production would inevitably decline — and the economic and social risks that could result. The website attracted a following during a time when concern about resource scarcity and global stability was growing.
Oilcrash received media attention, including a feature on the second night of Campbell Live, a major current affairs program on TV3 New Zealand, as well as an interview on Radio New Zealand.
Evolution of Themes While Oilcrash initially focused on mainstream environmental concerns such as peak oil and resource scarcity, the opening statement was later updated to reflect broader skepticism toward established narratives. Throughout its existence, the site maintained its focus on critical analysis of energy issues, societal collapse, and questioning mainstream perspectives. In its later stages, Robert Atack included references to alternative views, including flat Earth interpretations, suggesting that many commonly accepted scientific models may be influenced by deliberate manipulation and deception.
Archive Status Oilcrash is no longer actively updated. It remains online as an archive — a record of Robert Atack's journey from belief in conventional narratives toward deeper skepticism. The site now stands as a snapshot of a particular moment in internet history: a time when independent researchers and writers were beginning to publicly challenge establishment stories across multiple domains.
Legacy The collapse of societal systems remains a possibility, but as the archived content of Oilcrash suggests, it may be less due to natural forces and more a result of deliberate human design.
Visitors to the archived site are encouraged to approach its content with discernment, recognizing both the earnestness of its warnings and the evolving understanding that led to their reevaluation.
References "Oilcrash Feature on Campbell Live (TV3 New Zealand, 22 March 2005)". YouTube. TV3 New Zealand. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
"Oilcrash Interview on Radio New Zealand". YouTube. Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
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