The article highlights the deluge of global crises, from nuclear threats to environmental collapse. With unprecedented rates of disaster and societal challenges, many people are advised to stop consuming news altogether for their mental well-being. However, others, particularly in the r/collapse subreddit, choose to engage with these realities, discussing everything from geopolitical tensions to ecological degradation like declining phytoplankton levels. This community reflects a shared belief that civilization may already be experiencing a collapse, which brings about both fear and informed discussions among its members.
The threat of nuclear war, genocide in Gaza, ChatGPT reducing human cognitive ability, and record heat have led many to consider ignoring news altogether.
On r/collapse, a community of half a million confronts the unraveling of civilization, believing that the collapse is already underway.
Declining phytoplankton levels in the North Atlantic are alarming; this is an indicator of broader ecological collapse that could affect all life.
A commenter warned that even if other societal problems are solved, the dying oceans could lead to a poisoned atmosphere and catastrophic consequences.
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