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Apocalyptic beliefs are no longer fringe—and they’re shaping how people respond to global threats (news.ubc.ca)

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In an era of climate anxiety, geopolitical tensions and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, apocalyptic thinking is no longer confined to the fringes of society

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[–] laceybeach@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago

I still think conspiracy theories are loony.
They are nowhere near as sick and bizarre as whatever is going on right now!