> but an actual predictor of civilizational decline? I think it is more of an indicator of overall prosperity, which may, in fact cause civilizational decline.

> but an actual predictor of civilizational decline? I think it is more of an indicator of overall prosperity, which may, in fact cause civilizational decline. I'm reminded of the mouse utopia[0], and my own family. [0]: https://www.drhpod.com/blog/mouse-utopia https://www.drhpod.com/blog/mouse-utopia