from the article, which btw is an outstanding find:
One wonders how many of OUR civilization’s monumental architectural works will still be around two thousand years hence.
Good question. I dont think many of the motels, malls, fast food joints, or skyscrapers will last. the roads though, yeah, they will last. we do know how to build roads.
[nearly nine years later] thanks, that’ll make a good topic in its own right!