Sarah Wilson's 'I Eat the Stars' Portrays Civilizational Collapse as Inevitable, Yet Finds Hope in Human Resilience

Sarah Wilson’s new book, I Eat the Stars, argues that societal collapse is inevitable due to complexity, inequality, and the climate crisis. In an interview, Wilson discusses how collapse will look different globally, with some regions already experiencing it. She emphasizes hope in human resilience, collective action, and the importance of simplifying lives and building community bonds. Wilson advises against prepping and instead suggests focusing on skills like analogue living and community cooperation. The book and interview highlight a dire outlook but find urgency in living fully and potentially flourishing through the transition.