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Giant Cracks Emerging Across US Southwest, Scientists Warn (www.sciencealert.com)
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[–] furrowsofar@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Pretty much every historical civilization grew beyond it's bounds then collapsed. The problem here is the collapse will be global. We either change in a way of our choosing or it will be forced upon us by war, disease, and famine. It is the standard way things go.

[–] Pandoras_Can_Opener@mander.xyz 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah. I've made my peace with that. (Nitpick: some historical civilizations were conquered.)

[–] furrowsofar@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think conquered goes under the war catagory. :)

[–] Pandoras_Can_Opener@mander.xyz 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Ah. Miscommunication. It sounded like war was only an option now and historical civilizations all grew beyond its bounds before collapsing. Not all did. Some were conquered before then. Nitpick over. ;)