I think that the people at the top (the 1% with the means) really want to do some global house cleaning, as in population reduction of the most extreme kind.
Look at it from this point of view: It's easier to conquer the masses if there are fewer of the masses around to conquer. And what better way to do in the masses than to convince them to kill themselves off.
Have read Shadow Men by Dr. Anthony Napoleon? I've read his books and follow him on twitter and this is essentially what he is saying. White, western culture is doomed because we have been brainwashed into not reproducing. "American" culture is unique because we don't want anyone governing us, therefore we must be destroyed.
More like the 3rd century with Diocletian promoting debauchery.