I think you have made a great point that ecological overshoot is a fundamental driver of collapse, and that as a species, we have exceeded nature’s limits. We are, in many ways, an unchecked keystone species, and our inability to recognize the consequences of that has brought us to this point. Collapse isn’t just about bad actors—it’s about a deeply ingrained pattern of overconsumption, short-term thinking, and evolutionary blind spots that prevent us from acting collectively.

That said, while collapse may be inevitable due to thermodynamic realities, the distribution of suffering is not. The elite class may not have created the conditions of collapse from scratch, but they have certainly shaped its trajectory—choosing to hoard resources, suppress systemic change, and insulate themselves at the expense of everyone else. Recognizing that dynamic isn’t just about assigning blame; it’s about understanding how collapse unfolds unequally and what, if anything, can still be done to mitigate harm for those most vulnerable.