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A brief history of extinction panics

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Future of Humanity: Panic and Evolution

This chapter explores radical ideas about humanity's future, focusing on 'Gen Zero' and 'lifestyle fascism' as technology merges with wellness culture. It also examines how extinction panics, rooted in historical anxieties, are reflected in today's fears about climate change and AI, questioning the effectiveness of panic-driven responses.

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