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Imposing limits on consumption is vital from "summary" of Collapse by Jared M. Diamond

Imposing limits on consumption is vital. Throughout history, societies have faced the challenge of balancing their resource consumption with the capacity of their environment to sustain them. When this balance is disrupted, the results can be catastrophic. The collapse of past civilizations serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked consumption. One of the main reasons why imposing limits on consumption is vital is that natural resources are finite. When societies exceed the carrying capacity of their environment, they deplete essential resources such as water, soil, and forests. This leads to a downward spiral of environmental degradation, making it increasingly diff...
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