HTETEOTW Introduction: Whaddya Mean Collapse?

This introduction to the series, How To Enjoy the End of the World, begins with an explanation of how and why this series came to be made, and what its format will be. It then defines its subject matter—the present collapse of global industrial civilization—and outlines the many aspects of collapse that will be addressed.

TERMS INTRODUCED

1. "Complexity Collapse" —a rapid, noticeable, and significant decline in the complexity of a civilization.

REFERENCES

Tainter, Joseph; The Collapse of Complex Societies. Cambridge UP, 1988.

[madich]

SPOLER ALERT! I still carry around the helpful thought from the end of the first lecture years back: "We will have less, use less, watch less, travel less. But we will do more, speak more, see more, give and receive more." Excited for more insightful quotes :)

[MattAngiono]

Those were amazing talks and I'm glad you're back at it!
I went through my own phase of depression about this all before finally getting back into acceptance.
There's no easy way to address these things, but it's so important.
Most people still aren't ready to hear this, but eventually they must.
Thank you for doing what is right and helping everyone to better understand this complex shift underway....

[HeavyDevy]

Just found this series on r/collapse and I'm loving it. Very very solid information and lessons you bring to the table.

[thegreatstory]

Another great one, Sid! I'm super excited about this new series, brother!!

[kirkha]

Your voice is like a pillow of Doom, upon which I nap under the shade of a bullet scarred wall in a maze of endless ruins. Subscribing.

[yesterday]

Feel incredibly grateful for these. Thank you.

[benwoodruff]

Good to see you back Sid. I look forward to these new videos.

[everythingmatters]

So glad to finally be hearing from you again. My garden did great. I am expanding it now.🦋🐞🌻

[nic]

Thank you Sid!, look forward to the series. Looking at the state of things as they are today, I'd say that the Jenga tower you talked about is swaying back and forth quite a lot right now.

[bumblebee]

A building may collapse or decay. Which is it?
From my perspective, only the former can cause trauma. Decay and decline are relatively easy processes to adapt to.

[lambdasun]

Ride the tiger and good luck, friends.

[BrilliantLightGlowing]

Do you mind sharing the civilization timeline that is shown in the video? I'm very curious to scroll through it. Thank you

[Minalkra]

I just hope this civilization lasts long enough for you to finish these talks.

[MyMomSaysImKeen]

Sid Smith is the closest thing to a father I've ever had

[EmeraldView]

I'm afraid that this collapse will be unlike all others in human history.

This one is likely to be the very last for humanity.