Sarah Wilson's 'I Eat the Stars' Argues Civilisation Is in Collapse

In her new book 'I Eat the Stars', Australian journalist Sarah Wilson argues that global civilisation is collapsing under the weight of its own complexity, drawing parallels with ancient Rome and the Mayan civilisation. Wilson, known for bestselling books on quitting sugar, anxiety, and climate crisis, contends that worsening inequality, political polarisation, falling fertility, resource shortages, and global conflicts are driving this collapse. She believes we are in a 'liminal moment' at the top of a bell curve before a sharp decline, but sees opportunity for human flourishing during transition. Wilson advises simplifying life, going analogue, and forming strong local communities rather than prepping. She has no hope that things will return to normal but finds hope in nature forcing humanity to become its best self. The book is published by Penguin Life and was serialised on Wilson's Substack. The interview was conducted by The Guardian.