Myth of Progress
These are the curated works of Myth of Progress, an urban planner and historian who studies various interdisciplinary aspects of civilization collapse.
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"We set fire to the land and the sea, and the sky. And for what?"
Rather than a full publication, I thought that I’d just share a silly little meme with everyone today.
This video clip is drawn from one of my favourite YouTube series – Costco Fahrenheit by ToadBurger (check it out here!) Beyond the clear...
Why You Shouldn't Say "I Told You So" [January 2026]
It’s an intoxicating feeling, isn’t it?
When it comes to the gradual validation of our fears of collapse, as the future unravels in (un)expected ways, I find that some doomers luxuriate in the smug satisfaction of “being right” (myself inc...
buckle up [August 2025]
Hey everyone – it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Thought that I’d exercise a little bit of creative muscle for once, and come up with something that really speaks to how I feel sometimes.
That said, today’s little art piece is sourced from two...
A Valentine’s Day Special [February 2025]
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For this special day, I thought I’d put a little extra love into this low effort piece by – very briefly – covering some of the best “love” stories I’v...
Responding to the COP29 President: "We must treat the climate crisis with the same urgency as COVID!" (November 2024)
It’s time for another low effort Casual Friday post!
Today’s meme is brought to you by:
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The Guardian – At COP29, we must treat the climate crisis with the same urgency as COVID – history shows it can be done, Mukhtar Babayev
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Progress is the myth that assures us that full-speed-ahead is never wrong. Ecology is the discipline that teaches us that it is disaster. -- City Planner & Historian.
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