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187 | Andrew Leigh on the Politics of Looming Disasters

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Crisis and Consensus: Balancing Risks

This chapter explores the contrasting political responses to asteroid threats and climate change, emphasizing how Hollywood can inspire action in the former while climate discourse remains divisive. It addresses the complexities of achieving bipartisan consensus on existential threats, reflecting on historical unifications versus current polarization, particularly with nuclear disarmament. Additionally, the chapter delves into moral and ethical considerations regarding our responsibilities to future generations amidst looming global risks.

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