A brief history of extinction panics
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Balancing Pessimism with Historical Resilience
Despite the enduring ethos of a dark, brutish human nature, historical evidence like the limited use of nuclear weapons challenges this perspective. It is crucial to balance pessimism with an acknowledgment of humanity's ability to navigate unexpected challenges. Extinction panics are often driven by elite individuals' fears of societal change and a future that may not cater to them, evident in concerns like climate change.
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