/lit/ - Literature

I’ve noticed that this sentiment has gotten really strong these past years. Granted, these are rocky times, but if the world survived the Great Depression and both WWs, why wouldn’t it survive the current state of things?

Ironically, most recent popular books I’ve looked at on the subject were written in 70’s and 80’s, back when global economy was just taking off. It’s been more than 40 years since then.

So what literature has convinced you that it’s all downhill from here?
In what decade do you expect the collapse to become undeniable?
(Bonus question) What books help you cope philosophically and spiritually with the prospect of a civilization collapse?