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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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Birthrates are plummeting worldwide. Can governments turn the tide? (www.theguardian.com)

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But why on earth? Rejoice, rather.

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[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Considering climate change, any new people we create will literally burn to death before they're able to live a full life so what's the point?

[–] eleitl@lemm.ee 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They will likely expire by mass starvation before they succumb to hyperthermia, but you're right, of course.

[–] morphballganon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Mass starvation won't kill everyone at the same time. These demographics will die while those survive, then repeat.