Collapse

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This is the place for discussing the potential collapse of modern civilization and the environment.

Collapse, in this context, refers to the significant loss of an established level or complexity towards a much simpler state. It can occur differently within many areas, orderly or chaotically, and be willing or unwilling. It does not necessarily imply human extinction or a singular, global event. Although, the longer the duration, the more it resembles a ‘decline’ instead of collapse.

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NASA-funded study: Over 32 advanced civilizations have collapsed before us, and we’re next in line. (www.schiffsovereign.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

I don't believe they're unaware of this, at least not the ones who aren't deluding themselves that they're actually doing something positive or constructive. I think most of them believe - and justifiably so - that they'll be able to enjoy their (ill-gotten) gains and die before the collapse. It's a massive game of hot-potato.

The ones with grandchildren they care about probably just work hard to delude themselves that they are a constructive force in society, and that there will be no collapse.