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How Societal Collapse Can Save Humans From Mass Extinctionby Change Oracle November 18, 2024
Source: https://changeoracle.com/2024/11/18/how-societal-collapse-can-save-humans-from-mass-extinction/
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After centuries of destructive human activities, the fault lines are becoming increasingly apparent. We are systematically destroying the natural world and dismantling the Earth’s interrelated ecosystems. This is abundantly apparent in the rate at which we are transgressing planetary boundaries. The combination of heat, extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and species extinctions, underscore the point. Forests are burning, deserts are expanding and clean water is becoming increasingly scarce. The oceans are being subjected to the triple threat of acidification, warming, and anoxia. Coral reefs are dying and fisheries are collapsing. Sea ice is melting, and sea levels are rising.
The preoccupation with growth inherent in the economics of neoliberal globalism is driving environmental destruction and unraveling the social fabric. Rapid economic and social changes have undermined the collective sense of meaning, purpose, and identity that once used to unite societies. This makes people vulnerable to exploitation by those who seek to exacerbate divisions and fan the flames of conflict.
Nefarious actors are using technology to advance their agendas and politicians are exacerbating the problems as part of their cynical pursuit of power. They use AI and digital technology to promote xenophobia and fuel hatred for a fabricated enemy. The goal is to control popular narratives and influence electoral outcomes. Their strategically targeted campaigns of disinformation known as big nudging, exponentially increase their ability to manipulate public perceptions and behavior.
Authoritarian political movements are recycling the age-old strategy of divide and conquer. As explained by the Power Shift Network, they are trying to break down the unity between groups struggling for justice to maintain the status quo.
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After centuries of destructive human activities, the fault lines are becoming increasingly apparent. We are systematically destroying the natural world and dismantling the Earth’s interrelated ecosystems. This is abundantly apparent in the rate at which we are transgressing planetary boundaries. The combination of heat, extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and species extinctions, underscore the point. Forests are burning, deserts are expanding and clean water is becoming increasingly scarce. The oceans are being subjected to the triple threat of acidification, warming, and anoxia. Coral reefs are dying and fisheries are collapsing. Sea ice is melting, and sea levels are rising.
The preoccupation with growth inherent in the economics of neoliberal globalism is driving environmental destruction and unraveling the social fabric. Rapid economic and social changes have undermined the collective sense of meaning, purpose, and identity that once used to unite societies. This makes people vulnerable to exploitation by those who seek to exacerbate divisions and fan the flames of conflict.
Nefarious actors are using technology to advance their agendas and politicians are exacerbating the problems as part of their cynical pursuit of power. They use AI and digital technology to promote xenophobia and fuel hatred for a fabricated enemy. The goal is to control popular narratives and influence electoral outcomes. Their strategically targeted campaigns of disinformation known as big nudging, exponentially increase their ability to manipulate public perceptions and behavior.
Authoritarian political movements are recycling the age-old strategy of divide and conquer. As explained by the Power Shift Network, they are trying to break down the unity between groups struggling for justice to maintain the status quo.
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Full article: https://changeoracle.com/2024/11/18/how-societal-collapse-can-save-humans-from-mass-extinction/
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