What would you say to others who are grappling now with the horror of realizing that civilization must collapse to save the planet?
The first thing is, you're not crazy and it’s not your fault. You didn't ask to be born into this awful, destructive culture.
I don’t like to be prescriptive, but if people are asking what to do, go find an organization that does good work, and join them, or start your own organization. The big difference is not between people who act militant and those who don't; it's between people who do something and people who do nothing.
You're not crazy, this culture is crazy. It’s not your fault. One way this culture gets people is with the delusion – "if I just consume less and less, I won't be contributing to the death of the planet. If I wear out my recycled shoes and skip showers, then I won't be part of this destruction."