Deadly Signs the Collapse Has Already Begun.

Movement, Survival, and the New Normal

Every great empire in history—the Romans, the Mayans, the Egyptians—all have one thing in common: They ended. So, are we next? In this episode, we're confronting the ultimate question of civilization collapse. We'll journey back to the fall of the Roman Empire to understand how even the most advanced societies can crumble into dust. Then, we'll turn a critical eye on ourselves, exposing the terrifying fragility of our interconnected, globalized civilization. Our reliance on complex systems makes a potential societal collapse more catastrophic than anything the world has ever seen. But what if the story doesn't have to end in a new Dark Age? We'll also uncover the incredible story of humanity's resilience, looking at how we've recovered from seemingly world-ending disasters like the Black Death and Hiroshima. Is our vast store of knowledge enough to save us from modern threats like nuclear war or an engineered pandemic? Stick with us to the very end as we explore the one crucial advantage we have over every fallen empire that came before us—and whether we're actually using it. This isn't about fear; it's about foresight. Subscribe, share this with anyone who thinks about the big picture, and join the conversation about building a more resilient future.

Societal downfalls loom large in history and popular culture but, for the 99 per cent, collapse often had its upsides

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Atop Mount Olympus, Zeus peers through fumes of fire, dust and vehicle exhaust, toxic chemicals, roiling tempests and raging floods.