What is collapsitarian?

A collapsitarian is an individual or group who believes that societal collapse is inevitable, imminent, or already underway. This belief stems from a perceived unsustainability of modern civilization, often linked to concerns about environmental degradation, resource depletion, climate change, overpopulation, and economic instability.

Collapsitarians may engage in various activities based on their beliefs, ranging from preparing for survival (prepping) to advocating for radical societal change. Some may withdraw from mainstream society, while others may actively attempt to raise awareness about the perceived threats to civilization.

It's important to distinguish collapsitarianism from related concepts like doomerism, which often focuses on a pessimistic outlook without necessarily predicting imminent collapse, and survivalism, which centers on preparing for various disasters, not solely the collapse of civilization. While there can be overlap, collapsitarianism specifically centers on the idea that civilization as we know it is nearing its end.