No social trends are eternal, just as civilisation never has enjoyed unlimited ascent, neither can its decline go on forever.

Modern humanity might be witnessing the decline of a world civilisation, but we might also be seeing a dual transformation - the cleaning away of the old social order so that the fresh creative life can blossom in its place.

Deteriorating civilisation have three potential fates: complete collapse, classification or rejuvenation, the weakness of cultural foundation or loss of respect for tradition.