In this inventive episode, Ethan discusses our obsession with apocalyptic thinking using the four noble truths. A lifelong fan of science fiction, he discusses the Buddhist roots of dystopian obsession, and the confusing craving to annihilate existence in the question for peace.

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Ep 98. - Apocalypse Now? A Buddhist Take On Our Obsession with THE END