Does not need to happen like that though. Reasons justifiable to some will be found, the cost cutting, the removal of rights, the greater good, all this claptrap will be disseminated and their will be enough of the vocal populace who support, accept or just nod along. There is no time for a unified response, only time to keep the lights on, buy the next iPhone and agree action is needed in your echo room.
Just need the causes for collective suffering to be attributable to someone who isn't you, and when reasons creak and strain under inspection, you scream fire, and point to this seasons arsonist.
Believe the reduction in population will occur one way or the other, and this time it will be with our reluctant blessing.