Social Collapse

“Collapses are perhaps more apparent than real,” … A closer look demonstrates that complex societies are remarkably insulated from single-point failures, such as a devastating drought or disease, and show a marked resilience in coping with a host of challenges. … “The rarity of collapse due to the resistance of populations to environmental changes or disease is considerable,” …

From “Collapse Was Slow” at Overcoming Bias

Worth remembering next time you find yourself talking to a conspiracy theorist who says the US is going to collapse.