The end of civilization

How do we change course, is it an impossible task?

Even at this late date, I don't believe that it is impossible to change the course of where we’re headed, (even though it feels that way). History tells us this, and I think we can trust that. If we had the ability to step back from the present and see things from another vantage point, it would no doubt seem less difficult that it appears from here.
Unfortunately we are like ants scurrying along the ground unaware what lies beyond the next piece of gravel. But in all of history there are cycles of growth and decline, and maybe these are the new dark ages, but this too shall pass.

My greatest hope at this point is that we can survive all of this and learn from it.