Unreliable Earth and unpredictable environment cause the mass extinction, repetitive disappearance of living species and collapse of civilisations and empires. Researchers believe that civilisations were not brought down by one single cause, and it is a combination of human errors with environmental and natural disasters. However, we believe an unreliable Planet (Earth) and an unpredictable environment are the main causes of cataclysms and declines.

The history before the emergence of modern-day societies and the mass exploitation of natural resources - when pollution and carbon footprint- were unknown to humankind also indicates that mother nature's patience is conditional and not forever. Therefore, managing and accumulating resources and designing flexible supply chains are essential to evolve with limited resources and options in a world of fierce rivalry for survival.