Comments on: Precious World of Chocolate: Bitter Reality and Sweeter Fantasy

By: Ivan Kralj

Ivan Kralj — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:45:28 +0000

In reply to Heather.

Thanks you for your kind words, Heather. It means a lot!
I’m delighted you found the article both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Your idea of Cadbury eggs-laying chicken together with Pisa chocolate fondue sounds like a great meal combo. Absolutely delicious!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:01:58 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this highly creative article! It does highlight an issue but it is just so entertaining and I can’t get over the creativity! I personally would need the chickens to lay Cadbury eggs and I would love to have a leaking tower of Pisa for yummy chocolate fondue! Seriously though, this is one of the most creative articles I’ve ever read!

By: Ivan Kralj

Ivan Kralj — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:41:49 +0000

In reply to Amy. Thank you, Amy!

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:04:57 +0000

What a fun and imaginative post!

By: Ivan Kralj

Ivan Kralj — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:29:47 +0000

In reply to alexa meisler.

Thank you for your comment, Alexa!
We’re indeed facing an environmental degradation, and the crisis is much broader than what just counting cocoa beans would suggest.
The severity of struggle with climate change will become bigger and bigger in our own lifetimes, and I’m pretty sure we didn’t expect it at that level.
Who knows what the world will look like in 50 years from now, but certainly it will be not even remotely resemble the artificial chocolate universes created by AI.

By: alexa meisler

alexa meisler — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:05:28 +0000

This article presents a unique and captivating approach to addressing the harsh reality of global warming. It’s saddening to witness the direct impact of climate change on our beloved chocolate. Hopefully, the plight of chocolate serves as a wake-up call for those who may not yet recognize the severity of this crisis.

By: Ivan Kralj

Ivan Kralj — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:25:23 +0000

In reply to Sonia. Thank you so much for your kind words, Sonia! If this fantastical world of chocolate can inspire one person's awareness or action, there's no one happier than me.

By: Sonia

Sonia — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:49:31 +0000

You’ve done a great job depicting an incredibly creative alternative chocolate world.. It’s a great way to bring attention to the impacts of climate change on items that most take for granted.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:30:10 +0000

Interesting alternate universe. But I don’t think the ECLAIRIFFEL TOWER would be as fun as it sounds. It’s not as if we would be able to enjoy eating the tower….unfortunately… it looks really delicious though. The casualty of chocolate will be a wake up call to all those that don’t see this as a crisis.

By: Ivan Kralj

Ivan Kralj — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:50:09 +0000

In reply to Darla G.

Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Darla!
Cocoa crops are just one of many species whose existence is being threatened by the climate change, including humans.
Protecting our treat equals protecting the planet.
And that should really be at the top of the agenda in today’s politics.