Kyle Mooney, an actor and comedian known for his work on Saturday Night Live and his film "Y2K," teams up with history professor Zachary Loeb, who specializes in the cultural impact of the Y2K phenomenon. They discuss the chaotic imaginations surrounding the millennium and the surprisingly uneventful reality. Loeb explains how the hype was fueled by media sensationalism and explores the interplay of nostalgia and technology in storytelling. Together, they reflect on the balance of preparedness and paranoia leading up to the year 2000.

Exploring historical perspectives on technological progress, including the Y2K scare, and society's fascination with apocalyptic themes. The discussion delves into the impact of technology on humanity, the shifting identity of 'doomer', and business leaders' involvement in AI scenarios. It also examines the aftermath of Y2K and apocalyptic interpretations of the event.

Exploring humanity's fascination with the end of the world, Zachary Loeb discusses the history of Y2K and potential future research directions. They touch on discrepancies in technological expectations, the intrusion of technology into everyday life, real-world AI harms, and modern technological dystopia. Unraveling the Y2K phenomenon and its connection to biblical prophecies adds an intriguing twist to the conversation.