1017: The End of the World | Skeptical Sunday

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Jordan Harbinger

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🗓️ 14 July 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

If you're constantly obsessed over predictions that the end of the world is nigh, Andrew Gold has some (mostly) good news for us on this Skeptical Sunday!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by On the Edge host Andrew Gold!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Throughout history, would-be prophets and doomsaying groups have predicted the end of the world, but all have been wrong so far. This includes religious prophecies, cult beliefs, and misinterpretations of ancient calendars like the 2012 Mayan prediction.
The concept of the end of the world is often used by religions and cults to control their members, instilling fear and promoting compliance with their rules and beliefs.
There are several potential threats to humanity's survival, including climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, resource depletion, and the development of artificial intelligence. However, the likelihood of these causing a complete end to humanity is debated.
The Fermi Paradox and the concept of the Great Filter suggest that advanced civilizations may face barriers to long-term survival, which could explain why we haven't encountered alien life despite the vastness of the universe.
While concerns about global threats are valid, it's important to maintain perspective and not become overly anxious. Humanity has shown resilience and innovation in the face of past challenges. By staying informed, curious, and skeptical, we can work towards addressing potential threats and shaping a positive future for ourselves and future generations.
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0:00.0	Welcome to Skeptical Sunday. I'm your host Jordan Harbinger. Today I'm here with
0:07.0	Skeptical Sunday co-host Andrew Gold. On the Jordan Harbinger show we
0:10.8	decode the stories, secrets, and skills of the world's most fascinating people and turn their way. and is to help you become a better informed more critical thinker.
0:23.2	During the week we have long-form conversations with a variety of
0:26.5	amazing folks from spies to CEOs, athletes, authors, thinkers, and performers.
0:30.7	On Sundays we do Skeptical Sunday. We're a rotating guest co-host and performers. On Sundays we do skeptical Sunday,
0:32.8	or a rotating guest co-host and I,
0:34.8	break down a topic you may have never thought about
0:36.8	and debunk common misconceptions.
0:39.1	Topics such as Circumcision, sovereign citizens,cling, Chem Trails, Hypnosis, Homeopathy and
0:45.3	More.
0:46.3	And if you're new to the show or you want to tell your friends about the show, we've got some
0:49.3	starter packs that'll help you do it.
0:50.9	These are collections of our favorite episodes on
0:52.6	persuasion, negotiation, psychology, disinformation, cyber warfare, crime cults, and
0:57.4	more to help new listeners get a taste of everything we do here on the show.
1:01.3	Just visit Jordan Harbinger.com slash start or search for us in your
1:04.8	Spotify app to get started. Today we're taking a journey into one of the most
1:08.7	fascinating perplexing and sometimes unsettling realms out there.
1:13.0	The end of the world.
1:14.7	I don't know whether it was the pandemic, climate change, or the Ukraine-Russia war,
1:19.0	but there's something apocalyptic in the air.
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