The Jordan Harbinger Show
1017: The End of the World | Skeptical Sunday
Jul 14, 2024
Join Andrew Gold, host of "On the Edge with Andrew Gold" and expert on extreme beliefs, as he delves into humanity's fascination with the end of the world. They debunk famous doomsday predictions, from religious cults to misinterpreted calendars like 2012. Andrew discusses the psychological grip of apocalyptic narratives and the impact of societal fears, including climate change and AI. They also explore the Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter, questioning why we haven't met aliens yet. Humor and hope for humanity's future shine through!
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- The history of failed end-of-the-world predictions exposes the manipulation tactics used by religions and cults.
- Humanity faces potential threats like climate change, nuclear war, and AI, but its resilience offers hope for the future.
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Skeptical Sunday with Jordan Harbinger and Andrew Gold
The podcast delves into various predictions about the end of the world, discussing historical and modern beliefs. The Fermi Paradox poses the question of alien civilizations' absence. Different theories suggest catastrophic events like climate change, nuclear war, and AI alignment. While threats like pandemics and resource depletion exist, human resilience and innovation offer hope for shaping the future.
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