
The Book Club: Dorian Lynskey
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Apocalyptic Beliefs Through the Ages
Exploring humanity's recurring fears and anxieties about new technology, political developments, and the End Times, this chapter delves into apocalyptic beliefs across different historical periods like the 90s, 1890s, post-World War I, and post-World War II eras. It discusses the societal fascination with the end of centuries and millennia, examining influences like the internet, climate change, and the end of the Cold War that contributed to prevailing unease.
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