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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‘We need dramatic social and technological changes’: is societal collapse inevitable? (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

The difference between the two is largely semantics IMO. Sure, a private jet company CEO might perceive it as the end of the world when their business becomes unfeasible, no matter if that's because of a general societal collapse or due to the industry getting regulated into oblivion.

The same goes for humanity as a whole scaling back our use of energy and resources. Either willingly or not, it will happen, and not everyone will be as willing.