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In reply to the discussion: Is Industrial Society on the Verge of Collapse? [View all]elocs
(22,770 posts)compared to what they will be experiencing 40 or 50 years from now. That's a scary thought.
I wonder, if in the time of the collapse and fall of the Roman Empire there were any who anticipated or thought it would happen?
I, too, am glad I'm an old, retiree now (in great health) because being a realist, I don't believe the nations of the world are ever going to have a "come to Jesus" moment where they work together so solve any problem of global proportions. They will adopt the GOP motto: YOYO (You're On Your Own).
Will the last one left please turn out the lights or snuff out the torches as the case may be.
The Earth will abide, even as a barren rock hurdling through space. Maybe someday evolution will occur again and next time result in truly intelligent life.