Off Book #23 – Are We Doomed? A Cheerful Guide to Apocalypse, with Ben Bradford
Summary
Host Neil McRobert interviews Ben Bradford, creator of the podcast *Are We Doomed?*, to discuss existential risks like nuclear war, AI, and climate change. They explore why Bradford’s show fosters hope through curiosity and historical context rather than gloom, emphasizing that communal action, not isolationist prepping, is key to survival. The conversation also touches on the evolution of apocalyptic fiction, the Fermi Paradox, and how understanding past near-misses can empower us to avert future disasters.
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