The historical record is unambiguous: every complex civilisation before ours has collapsed. Sarah Wilson - social philosopher, minimalist and multi-New York Times bestselling author – argues that ours is no exception, and that our studied refusal to reckon with this fact is precisely what makes the current moment so dangerous. Drawing on more than 200 conversations with philosophers, game theorists and spiritual leaders, Wilson offers not a counsel of despair but a rigorous, cross-disciplinary framework for navigating systemic breakdown with clarity, purpose and intellectual honesty.
"We need more people like Sarah alerting the world." – Alastair Campbell