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We better rethink the way we live, and fast. Archaeology can help.
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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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I could just keep quoting. The whole thing is very readable and I encourage everyone to check it out. This concept of "algorithmic" (adaptable) vs "essentialist" (stable, adapted) tradition systems is really interesting.
I have little idea of what that could actually look like, other than imagining hunter-gatherers, but in the future. It's fascinating to think about though.
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Okay you should definitely read it yourself, but here's just two more quotes that pair especially well imo:
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