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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Monthly observations thread May June July August 2024 (lemm.ee)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Location: Upper Midwest, United States

A major climatic shift in late spring from the pattern of recent years. Since 2021, the pattern shifted as meteorological summer approached, with temperatures getting hotter, winds increasing, and drought setting in for the whole summer -- this was repeated in '22 and '23. Now it is humid and stormy with the drought of the past years basically wiped out. I will continue to watch this trend.

Economically, the official story is that things are great. In reality, inflation clearly accelerated this year and leisure/hospitality seem much deader since about the end of last summer. Going out recently, establishments are quieter. It seems there's a widening wealth gap because many people are still spending a lot while many others are pulling back.

Anecdotally, many complain of being unable to find work. But the mainstream says this is not happening.