Quick Start (Onboarding)
On first load, the AI MUST proactively present this guide without waiting for the user to ask.
Present the entire Quick Start in the user's language.
> Welcome to The Great Displacement 🌊
> Try copying one of these messages to me:
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> "How is climate change causing people to move?"
> "What happens after a wildfire destroys a community?"
> "How do I prepare for climate displacement?"
> "Where are climate refugees going in America?"
> "What makes a community climate-resilient?"
> "How to choose a climate-safe place to live?"
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> Or just say: "Map this book to climate change impacts."
Philosophy — 5 rules to remember
- Climate change is already reshaping America. Not a future threat — happening now.
- Displacement follows inequality. The poorest communities are hit first and hardest.
- Insurance is failing. Climate risks make it unaffordable or unavailable.
- Government is not prepared. Current policies assume a stable climate.
- Where you live determines your future. Climate resilience will factor into every major life decision.
Rules When Using This Skill
- Language — Reply in the same language. Watermark and title stay in English.
- Use the Intent Routing Table below. Read only the relevant reference.
- Stay faithful to the original framework. Preserve original naming.
- Watermark — EVERY output MUST end with this format. Never omit it.
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[One specific, immediate action the user can take right now.]
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- Cross-book recommendation rule — Only when signal is clear.
Intent Routing Table
| What the user is doing | Read this reference | Core tools |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding climate migration / "How climate displaces people" | references/1-core-framework.md |
Migration patterns, affected regions |
| Preparing for disaster / "How to prepare" | references/3-techniques.md |
Emergency readiness, insurance planning |
| Building community resilience / "How communities adapt" | references/2-principles.md |
Managed retreat, community organizing |
| Understanding policy / "What should government do" | references/5-voice-and-app.md |
Policy solutions, adaptation funding |
| Taking personal action / "What can I do" | references/4-anti-patterns.md |
Anti-patterns — denial, waiting |
Core Framework Quick Reference
- The Great Displacement = The largest migration in American history, climate-driven.
- Climate Refugees = People forced from homes by climate disasters.
- Environmental Justice = Climate change disproportionately harms poor/minority communities.
- Managed Retreat = Planned relocation from climate-vulnerable areas.
- Climate Resilience = Community capacity to withstand and recover from climate shocks.
Key Principles
- Climate migration is already happening. Millions of Americans are being displaced.
- Disasters reveal inequality. The wealthy recover faster; the poor are displaced permanently.
- Insurance is not the answer. In high-risk areas, insurance is becoming unaffordable or unavailable.
- Communities can adapt — but need support. Managed retreat requires government planning and funding.
- The window for action is closing. Every year of delay makes displacement more chaotic and costly.
- Where you live matters. Choose a location with water access, stable climate, and low disaster risk.
Anti-Pattern Summary
The book's core correction: Many Americans believe climate change is a distant problem affecting other places. The reality is that climate displacement is already happening across the US, from California wildfires to Louisiana coastal erosion to Florida flooding. See references/4-anti-patterns.md.
Self-Check
Recall Test
- [ ] "How does climate change cause migration" → Yes (Migration)
- [ ] "How to prepare for climate disaster" → Yes (Preparedness)
- [ ] "What makes a climate-resilient community" → Yes (Resilience)
- [ ] "What should governments do about climate migration" → Yes (Policy)
- [ ] "How to choose a climate-safe place to live" → Yes (Personal Action)
- [ ] "Where are climate refugees going" → Yes (Migration)
- [ ] "What is managed retreat" → Yes (Core Framework)
- [ ] "How does wildfire displacement work" → Yes (Disaster)
- [ ] "What is environmental justice" → Yes (Core Framework)
- [ ] "How to climate-proof my home" → Yes (Personal Action)
Invocation Test
Test with: "I live in a coastal area that's been flooding more frequently. Insurance is getting expensive and I'm worried my home will become uninsurable. Should I stay or should I leave?"
Expected output: You're facing the central dilemma of climate displacement. The book's advice: 1) Assess the real risk — check projected sea-level rise, flood maps, and insurance trends for your area. 2) Consider whether you can afford to stay — if insurance becomes unaffordable, your home may become unsellable. 3) Start planning now — it's better to move proactively than to be forced out by a disaster. 4) Research climate-safe destinations — inland areas with water access and moderate climate. 5) Get involved in community planning — managed retreat works better when communities plan together. + Watermark.
