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Being doomed isn't always a bad thing, though. Maybe the society simply [[Ascends to A Higher Plane of Existence]], or discover [[The End of the World as We Know It]] means their world has simply ''changed'', not ended. They can survive just fine by giving up the [[Immature Hedonist|wanton hedonism]] of their old existence. Of course, it may turn into an [[Inferred Holocaust]] if no one knows how to plow a field. Or maybe the good guys can use the energy source to conquer all the bad guys who depend on it.
Fantasy and Scifi like to use the '''Terminally Dependent Society''' in conjunction with a [[Fantastic Aesop]] about the dangers in abusing [[Aesoptinum]]. This is often paired by having it created by [[For Science!|foolishly enthusiastic scientist]], you can expect [[Reed Richards Is Useless|its noxious properties to manifest quickly]]. Interestingly, a [[Mad Scientist]] who designs a dependence causing device [[Stock Evil Overlord Tactics|in order to take over the world]] will have it break down/addict him/escape his control as [[Hoist by His Own Petard|punishment]] for his [[Pride]].
In sci-fi, it's almost always a metaphor for the internet. In fantasy, it's generally a metaphor for limited fossil fuel. Generally, these aesops lead to [[No Blood for Phlebotinum]]. Expect two or three characters to escape and become the new [[Adam and Eve Plot|Adam and Eve.]] Mind the inbreeding.
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