Rolling Stone was preparing to send a writer to interview Serj Tankian about his new solo album when we got an unusual request from the band’s publicist:

Serj requests that all writers interviewing him provide their thoughts (in any form such as poem, drawing, etc.) on the following: “Define what civilization means to you and what would its ending bring to our world.”

Okay, we’re stumped. What does civilization mean to you, rock fans? The Simpsons? Being able to turn right at red stoplights? We welcome any and all answers to Serj’s question.
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