Civilizational Collapse: What Comes Next? | John Michael Greer

In this episode, I sit down with author and researcher John Michael Greer to discuss one of the most pressing yet overlooked realities of our time—civilizational collapse. We break down the myth of progress, examine historical patterns of decline, and outline the stages civilizations go through before they fall.

Greer explains:

• Why civilizations collapse is inevitable
• The stages of decline and what they look like in real time
• How the modern world’s dependence on technology and resources makes it vulnerable
• The role of myth and perception in shaping societal responses to decline
• Practical steps to prepare for what’s coming.

If you’re in the military, law enforcement, or take personal security and resilience seriously, this episode will challenge the way you think about stability, risk, and long-term survival strategies.

So pull up a chair and sit a spell as our guest takes us through on a journey through the coming apocalypse. It’s all here on the Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast!

Resources:

John's Website

Books:

• The Long Decent: A User’s Guide to the Industrial Age
• Dark Age America: Climate Change, Cultural Collapse and the Hard Future Ahead