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Wikipedia Entry: civilizational collapse

Societal collapse (also known as civilizational collapse or systems collapse) is the fall of a complex human society characterized by the loss of cultural identity and of social complexity as an adaptive system, the downfall of government, and the rise of violence.

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Dave Pollard Writer on culture, complexity, ecology, civilization's collapse and the sharing economy

Dave Pollard is a writer on culture, complexity, deep ecology, civilization’s collapse, and the sharing economy. Although I have only ever met Dave once, many years ago, through his writing, he has had a considerable influence on me over the years. His insights into the nature of conversation and complexity never cease to provoke my Continue reading Dave Pollard Writer on culture, complexity, ecology, civilization’s collapse and the sharing economy

Peak Human: What We Can Learn From History’s Greatest Civilizations by Johan Norberg (2025)

In the book Peak Human by Johan Norberg, the author explores why some societies reach extraordinary levels of creativity, prosperity, and freedom before ultimately falling into decline. Drawing on examples from Athens, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the modern era, Norberg examines what allows cultures to prosper and what causes their collapse. He argues that human progress Continue reading Peak Human: What We Can Learn From History’s Greatest Civilizations by Johan Norberg (2025)