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Collapse, in this context, refers to the significant loss of an established level or complexity towards a much simpler state. It can occur differently within many areas, orderly or chaotically, and be willing or unwilling. It does not necessarily imply human extinction or a singular, global event. Although, the longer the duration, the more it resembles a ‘decline’ instead of collapse.


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From Prof. Eliot Jacobson:

Wow! Wow! Wow!

North Atlantic sea surface temperature anomalies are going vertical again. And yes, I needed to extend the y-axis.

Yesterday's temperature of 24.49°C (76.08°F) was 4.2σ above the 1991-2020 mean. The previous high for July 17 was 23.71°C (74.68°F) in 2020.

https://twitter.com/EliotJacobson/status/1681321023306874880

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[–] kwking13@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I tend to roll my eyes when people think any one man is responsible for setting up the entire Western capitalist structure. I don't actually think that's what you're saying, but it's important to note that George Washington may have been the final decider, but had otherwise little to do with forming and reforming the policies that make up the capitalist structure as we know it today. It's extremely lazy to try and blame it on any one person.

[–] Cruxifux@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah that’s not what I was trying to do dude lol

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The intent is to blame the Founders, and they all were rich slave owners and businessmen. The entire American revolution was reactionary. This is what they wanted.

[–] Turkey_Titty_city@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

or you're a idiot talking conspiratorial nonsense because you'd rather do that than actually understand how the world actually works.

must be nice in that head of yours. all cozy and warm.