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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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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[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Scaling humanity gives more opportunity to move forward in more areas, more intellect, more skills, more specialization. If there were no living constraints, the more people, the better.

The constraints on our living space, available resources, healthy environment is the only real limit.

We need to find a balance with a critical Mass of humanity to continue to grow and improve, yet live within available resources while maintaining a healthy diverse environment.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Scale never stopped progress before. We're reaching very real limits and a possibility of environmental collapse soon. We're way, way past finding critical mass by billions of people.