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Originally Posted by bitontheslide
most problems will be resolved by a reduction in population which will happen all on its own over time
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So option two, then? Most conventional thinking would describe that as a somewhat-apocalyptic scenario.
FWIW I do also think that's the most realistic scenario. I think with massive population reduction the world may "heal" relatively quickly, also. One thing I find quite interesting though is, would a more successful suture civilisation rise? If we use up all the fossil fuels and then decline back to the pre-industrial age... does the future-human-civilisation in 1000 years having their own industrial revolution automatically fare better, because they have to START with alternatives to fossil fuels (and by extension, plastics). An interesting thought really.
And does it qualify as an apocalyptic scenario if, ultimately, humans end up rebuilding and thriving.
I suppose my answer through the lens of anyone living through it is "yes it still counts". I'm not sure future projections matter much in day to day experience.