Wild with Sarah Wilson COLLAPSE SERIES: Margaret Wheatley - An episode on civilization collapse (warning: truly confronting)
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Jul 30, 2024 
Margaret Wheatley, a renowned collapse theorist and leadership consultant, discusses the cyclical nature of civilization and the emotional toll of societal decline. She highlights the importance of adaptive leadership in confronting crises, emphasizing resilience and community engagement. Wheatley challenges the notion of guaranteed spiritual evolution and stresses the need for strong values in future generations. The conversation dives into the paradox of globalization, advocating for local activism as a response to global challenges, and creating 'islands of sanity' amidst despair.
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Civilization's Cyclical Pattern
- Civilization follows a cycle of birth, rise, bloom, and collapse, repeating over 5,000 years globally.
- Current Western civilization exhibits typical signs of late-stage decadence such as distraction, entertainment obsession, and social degradation.
Technology as Double-Edged Sword
- Technology that advanced civilization now contributes to its downfall via misinformation and mental health crises.
- Social media spreads mistrust and chaos, undermining rationality and cohesion worldwide.
Sit with Despair, Serve Others
- Acknowledge valid emotions like grief and despair about global crises.
- Develop spiritual practices to sit with these feelings and prevent overwhelm, enabling purposeful service.
