For me, the most interesting aspect of doomsday narrative is its psychological utility. Why are most humans so drawn to the narrative that we are utterly fucked with little to do about it? Ozone Depletion, Y2K, etc. Maybe it's a way to mourn/prepare for our own death, which is a guaranteed personal and utter destruction ahead for each one of us.
Maybe! But I guess then I wonder about the change over time. Since atom bombs existed it's been with us all the time, but was it as common before either of our lifetimes? Religions of course often include a promised apocalypse, but is it always right around the corner? I guess maybe so!
For me, the most interesting aspect of doomsday narrative is its psychological utility. Why are most humans so drawn to the narrative that we are utterly fucked with little to do about it? Ozone Depletion, Y2K, etc. Maybe it's a way to mourn/prepare for our own death, which is a guaranteed personal and utter destruction ahead for each one of us.
Maybe! But I guess then I wonder about the change over time. Since atom bombs existed it's been with us all the time, but was it as common before either of our lifetimes? Religions of course often include a promised apocalypse, but is it always right around the corner? I guess maybe so!