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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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50% GDP Collapse Ahead? Actuaries Sound The Alarm—Who’s Listening? (www.forbes.com)

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The insurance industry thinks that climate change will wipe out half of GDP. Mainstream economic thinking has not factored in the climate shock that is coming.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

From the article:

global GDP could contract by 50% between 2070 and 2090

This shows exactly what is wrong with the world. Instead of understanding that we won't have enough to eat in 2050 (or so), people are worried that the fucking GDP may fall in random 45 years or so. What the heck?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Both problems can happen at the same time.