Research indicates human civilization faces potential collapse, derived from an analysis of 5,000 years and over 400 societies. Experts suggest that narcissistic leaders and a powerful oligarchy neglect critical threats like climate change and nuclear weapons. Historical patterns reveal that dominant groups often self-destruct under greed and inequality, leading to societal fragility. The increasing extraction of wealth by elites exacerbates instability. Lessons from history suggest that vigilance is necessary to avoid repeating past mistakes that have led to the downfall of civilizations.
We can't put a date on Doomsday, but by looking at the 5,000 years of civilization, we can understand the trajectories we face today - and self-termination is most likely.
I'm pessimistic about the future, but I'm optimistic about people.
History is best told as a story of organised crime. It is one group creating a monopoly on resources through the use of violence over a certain territory and population.
These groups don't tend to last and eventually collapse under their own weight due to inequality, the researcher argued, and greed by those in power.
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