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The Skeptics Guide #809 - Jan 9 2021

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Is There a Future Threat? Is It Realistic?

Jay Parini: It's exciting and fantastic to think about these things in wild sci-fi terms, but it sometimes disconnects us from the actual reality of the threat. When I can see this as an eventuality and not just a fantastic maybe thing that requires all sorts of crazy technology, then I might be more invested in thinking about it from an ethical perspective. Kara: If you ever find yourself homeless, as long as I draw a breath, you will always have a place to live. Jay: Just get over here. I got a room. I got meatballs. I got it all.

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