The cup is on the table.

Now, as if this was not enough to just bend the curves and understanding the accelerated pressure on the planet we also have to recognize the fact that systems do have multiple stable states, separated by thresholds illustrated here by this ball and cup diagram, where the depth of the cup is the resilience of the system.

The storm in a teacup is the supporters' analysis of whether their team will be winning the world cup or not. In addition, a few blogger are also reminiscing about the memorable moments of the previous World Cups.

Nevertheless, throughout the 19th and even the early 20th centuries, it was considered adequate to add ground coffee to hot water in a pot or pan, boil it until it smelled right, and pour the brew into a cup.

Now, the system may gradually under pressure of climate change, erosion, biodiversity loss lose the depth of the cup, the resilience, but appear to be healthy and appear to suddenly, under a threshold, be tipping over. Upff.