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TEOTWAWKI: The Psychology of the End
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Why are we so fascinated with the end of the world? How do we think about it? How do cognitive biases impact how we conceive of it? How can we account for existential risks to humanity? What is millenial thinking, and why do we fall into it? All this and more; it's Physical Attraction, the TEOTWAWKI specials. www.physicspodcast.com - where to go if you want to donate to us, or contact us with your questions. @physicspod on Twitter - another great way to contact us if you can tolerate Twitter
Released:
Feb 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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