More of us accept that today’s difficulties are signs of a ‘metacrisis’ in our societies, as key systems begin to collapse.
Some of us are letting that awareness change us, so we now focus on what’s most important, as gratitude for the gifts, capacities, and time we have left.
I believe I have been doing that, and helping others do the same — through sharing my analysis and advice, as well as bringing people together to mentor each other on how to live well in these turbulent times. On this site you will find resources to help with that.
“…the modern-day forefather of collapse understanding and awareness” in Grist Magazine, 2026.
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Dear Doomster (if I may call you that)
In a couple of weeks, I look forward to chatting in our Monthly Metacrisis Salon, about ecofeminism, women’s leadership, and the healthy masculine, all in the context of the metacrisis. The sign up information is below. If you are part of the peer mentoring process, then be careful not to confuse the salons with the…
Women’s leadership and ecofeminism in the metacrisis
“Our Mother Earth Says Me Too!” “Our Mother Earth Says Me Too!” It was a gorgeous but disturbingly warm day in London, seven years ago. I was inviting the crowd to chant with me, as I gave the opening speech of the international rebellion, in Oxford Circus. In the two weeks after April 15th, 2019,…
The Deep Adaptation Framework: the complete version
The author discusses the rising inquiries about societal collapse, emphasizing that it is not a sudden event but a gradual irreversible decline stemming from various crises, including economic and ecological issues. Professor Bendell introduces a revised framework known as the “6 Rs” of Deep Adaptation, encouraging individuals and communities to reflect on resilience, relinquishment, restoration,…
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