Sustainability or Survivability?

Abstract

Humankind is facing an unprecedented test. While the human race is unique in that large numbers of individuals can cooperate even without being related to one another, the escalating crisis requires a level and efficiency of cooperation that we may not be able to achieve. It is a problem because without this the world as we know it – the technological civilisation – could collapse. our social, economic and environmental processes may result in terrifying vicious circles projecting the image of a downward spiral. Unfortunately, we could bring numerous examples of such cycles. The hardening conditions increase inequality, which works against the environment, among others.