• (Audio) Is This the END of the World As We Know It?

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(Audio) Is This the END of the World As We Know It?

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  • Episode 6: In the latest episode of What's The Scenario Podcast, titled "Is This the END of the World As We Know It?", Dom Green and Jeremy Albelda take a comedic yet thought-provoking look at modern-day chaos. They explore the recurring themes of global crises and societal panic, often referencing pop culture, history, and conspiracy theories.

    The episode kicks off with nostalgia about Y2K, a moment in history when people feared technology would fail and lead to societal collapse. While Y2K proved to be a non-event, Dom and Jeremy contrast that moment with the present day, where fears about artificial intelligence—similar to those depicted in the movie I, Robot —and conspiracy theories dominate social media.

    As the discussion moves forward, the hosts address the growing skepticism toward science and experts, pointing to wild conspiracy theories like the idea that the government creates hurricanes. They reference bizarre ideas like "nuking hurricanes" to stop them, evoking comparisons to the over-the-top heroism of Rambo.

    Touching on how pop culture seemingly predicts these events, Jeremy points out how shows like The Simpsons have been eerily accurate in forecasting world events, creating more fuel for conspiracy theorists.

    Beyond the humor, the conversation circles back to larger issues like global warming, the real political crises shaping today’s world, and the morbid obsession with predicting the end of times. The hosts reference everything from the Mayan calendar predictions that failed in 2012 to extreme religious beliefs that often predict apocalyptic outcomes.

    Closing with a humorous touch, they discuss R.E.M.’s iconic song "It’s the End of the World as We Know It", noting how its lyrics resonate in today’s chaotic times. Ultimately, while Dom and Jeremy recognize the madness of the world, they still find moments of joy and laughter amid the chaos.

    Watch this podcast here (https://youtu.be/_cJ4eoiK9xw)

    References:
    1. Sun Explosion. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/615lNmMiOSQ)
    2. I, Robot The Hollywood Reporter. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/tKAAetZoYpQ)
    3. Forbes News. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/TXno95XwXlw)
    5. Y2K National Geographic. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/ddzbxJasID4)
    7. Vice News. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/gG6UcVaQZYI)
    10. Hurricane conspiracy. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/C2Z091tAdZA)
    11. Rambo clip. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/BsY8za5H8OQ)
    12. The Simpsons conspiracy clip. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/wfgxbOmlvJw)
    14. Extreme Christianity. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/qMgvBSXgYS4)
    15. Global Warming. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/LwRTw_7NNJs)
    16. R.E.M. Song. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/Z0GFRcFm-aY)
    17. Mayan Calendar Predictions. [Chichen Itza](https://www.chichenitza.com/mayan-predictions)

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Episode 6: In the latest episode of What's The Scenario Podcast, titled "Is This the END of the World As We Know It?", Dom Green and Jeremy Albelda take a comedic yet thought-provoking look at modern-day chaos. They explore the recurring themes of global crises and societal panic, often referencing pop culture, history, and conspiracy theories.

The episode kicks off with nostalgia about Y2K, a moment in history when people feared technology would fail and lead to societal collapse. While Y2K proved to be a non-event, Dom and Jeremy contrast that moment with the present day, where fears about artificial intelligence—similar to those depicted in the movie I, Robot —and conspiracy theories dominate social media.

As the discussion moves forward, the hosts address the growing skepticism toward science and experts, pointing to wild conspiracy theories like the idea that the government creates hurricanes. They reference bizarre ideas like "nuking hurricanes" to stop them, evoking comparisons to the over-the-top heroism of Rambo.

Touching on how pop culture seemingly predicts these events, Jeremy points out how shows like The Simpsons have been eerily accurate in forecasting world events, creating more fuel for conspiracy theorists.

Beyond the humor, the conversation circles back to larger issues like global warming, the real political crises shaping today’s world, and the morbid obsession with predicting the end of times. The hosts reference everything from the Mayan calendar predictions that failed in 2012 to extreme religious beliefs that often predict apocalyptic outcomes.

Closing with a humorous touch, they discuss R.E.M.’s iconic song "It’s the End of the World as We Know It", noting how its lyrics resonate in today’s chaotic times. Ultimately, while Dom and Jeremy recognize the madness of the world, they still find moments of joy and laughter amid the chaos.

Watch this podcast here (https://youtu.be/_cJ4eoiK9xw)

References:
1. Sun Explosion. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/615lNmMiOSQ)
2. I, Robot The Hollywood Reporter. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/tKAAetZoYpQ)
3. Forbes News. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/TXno95XwXlw)
5. Y2K National Geographic. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/ddzbxJasID4)
7. Vice News. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/gG6UcVaQZYI)
10. Hurricane conspiracy. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/C2Z091tAdZA)
11. Rambo clip. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/BsY8za5H8OQ)
12. The Simpsons conspiracy clip. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/wfgxbOmlvJw)
14. Extreme Christianity. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/qMgvBSXgYS4)
15. Global Warming. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/LwRTw_7NNJs)
16. R.E.M. Song. [YouTube Video](https://youtu.be/Z0GFRcFm-aY)
17. Mayan Calendar Predictions. [Chichen Itza](https://www.chichenitza.com/mayan-predictions)

Subscribe and Watch our YouTube @
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_exDNpVZ7ePY5z06tAUxKw/

Follow us on IG@
https://www.instagram.com/whatsthescenariopod

Follow us on TikTok@
https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsthescenariopodcast

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