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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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The Collapse Is Coming. Will Humanity Adapt? (interview with Peter Watts) (thereader.mitpress.mit.edu)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The interview discusses the potential for civilizational collapse due to climate change and other environmental issues. Watts points out that the solution lies not in technological fixes, but in a fundamental change in human behavior. He argues that the current trajectory of maximizing short-term gains is unsustainable and that a shift towards long-term survival strategies is necessary.

Watts further argues that at this point the goal is not to prevent collapse, but to survive it and rebuild in a way that preserves the valuable aspects of our current civilization. To do that we need a shift in perspective towards long-term thinking and a willingness to adapt and change in the face of adversity.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This was a good read and you beat me to posting it by minutes :)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed it. :)

I really like their focus on systemic change and focus on long term perspective. If we could transform society to prioritize the big picture we'd all be much better off.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

If only there was some sort of...pro-...social?...system that prioritized the long-term good of all over the short-term large-scale gain of an entitled few. Ah, I'm sure it'll come to me eventually. Felt like I almost had it...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

This is a fantastic read. I'm starting to think about moving to rural area...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Dupe.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

sorry missed the original post, it's a really good read