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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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Are people becoming more collapse-aware? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've been following the conversation and science about the collapse, and it seems to me like there are more and more people in unrelated communities that seem to be accepting the fact that the way we currently live is unsustainable and will lead to an eventual collapse. I feel like even a couple of months ago, if anyone posted a comment here on Lemmy that mentioned collapse, they'd be laughed out of the room. Now, however, I am constantly seeing comments alluding to it. So what are your thoughts? Are more people starting to take it more seriously?

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Apart from rising costs, rising cost of living, unaffordable insurance, storms, major weather events. Loss of homes, loss of livelihood, loss of stability.

I agree, it will take a bit longer to get to society wide boiling point. Some people will be hot first, due to luck of location or because they love in areas more prone to disasters. However, more and more people will become affected.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

And insurance companies already pulling out of high risk areas!