Historian, seismologist, science communicator, and architectural historian discuss being on the cusp of change, predicting historical significance, value of worst case scenarios, living on the edge, justifying human existence to aliens, and preparing for the unpredictable.

Physics professor Stephen Holler and seismologist Susan Hough discuss the recent Northeast earthquake, its impact, and aftershocks. Anderson Cooper shares the story of survivors from the Nova music festival massacre. The podcast explores seismic activity differences coast-to-coast, legal case analysis, and survivors' healing journey.