What is societal collapse? Lessons from the past can help us understand our future, but only to a point
By Daniel Steel, Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia
Amanda Giang, Assistant Professor in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia
Kian Mintz-Woo, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork
Societal collapse is a complex phenomemon tied to the abilities of a society to meet its population’s basic needs. Understanding past examples of collapse can provide valuable insights.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024