Source article originally published on July 28, 2020, 9:00am
Article Summary:
The article is discussing a new study by a team of theoretical physicists who have analyzed data on the historical collapses of civilizations and have determined that there is a 90% chance of societal collapse within several decades. The team used mathematical models to analyze the collapse of previous civilizations and found that the collapse of civilizations has been caused by a combination of factors, including overpopulation, resource depletion and climate change.
The study also found that the collapse is likely to be triggered by a combination of factors, including climate change, economic inequality, and political instability. The researchers warn that if current trends continue, the collapse of civilization could happen within decades. They also note that there is still time to take action to prevent collapse, but that it will require significant changes in how we live and how we govern ourselves. The researchers recommend investing in sustainable technology, reducing economic inequality and improving governance as some of the ways to prevent collapse. The study should be taken with a grain of salt, as it is based on mathematical models and the accuracy of predictions is hard to measure.