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	The [[philosophy]] and [[theology]] of [[metaculture]] accepts the eventual heat [[death]] of the [[universe]] will come, and until that time its practitioners should do anything in their [[power]] to avoid human extinction. This should come naturally to [[evolved]] lifeforms.		The [[philosophy]] and [[theology]] of [[metaculture]] accepts the eventual heat [[death]] of the [[universe]] will come, and until that time its practitioners should do anything in their [[power]] to avoid human extinction. This should come naturally to [[evolved]] lifeforms.

	However, this does not mean that we should sacrifice the [[happiness and well-being]] of the living to ensure the survival of [[future humans]], as is suggested by [[wikipedia:Longtermism\|longtermism]]. It doesn't make sense to neglect the issue of [[poverty]] in order to colonize other planets a little faster, [[just]] in case some extinction event happens on Earth. We will get to space. In fact, we will [[probably]] get there faster if we can actually get the people on Earth to live their best lives instead of grinding away in poverty so that billionaires can colonize Mars. We'll probably go a long way to avoid extinction by [[war]] in the process.		However, this does not mean that we should sacrifice the [[happiness and well-being]] of the living to ensure the survival of [[future humans]], as is suggested by [[wikipedia:Longtermism\|longtermism]]. It doesn't make sense to neglect the issue of [[poverty]] in order to colonize other planets a little faster, [[just]] in case some extinction event happens on Earth. We will get to space. In fact, we will [[probably]] get there faster if we can actually get the people on Earth to live their best lives instead of grinding away in poverty so that [[billionaires]] can colonize Mars. We'll [[probably]] go a long way to avoid extinction by [[war]] in the process.

	In the interest of apocalypse prevention, issues like [[climate change]] and the proliferation of [[weapons of mass destruction]] should be considered high priorities. This is why the [[creation]] of a [[universal in-group]] is vitally important.		In the interest of apocalypse prevention, issues like [[climate change]] and the proliferation of [[weapons of mass destruction]] should be considered high priorities. This is why the [[creation]] of a [[universal in-group]] is vitally important.

Fractalguy: /* AI Edgelord Eschatology */

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AI Edgelord Eschatology

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	This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.		This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.

	Since this page was originally created, the [[power]] and [[political]] influence of [[AI]] apocalypse [[tech bros]] has significantly increased. This is now something that really must be understood in order to comprehend their dark alliance with [[authoritarian]] regimes. [https://www.thenerdreich.com/ The Nerd Reich] is another essential resource for reporting on the apocalyptic and anti-[[democratic]] [[beliefs]] of the [[billionaires]].		Since this page was originally created, the [[power]] and [[political]] influence of [[AI]] apocalypse [[tech bros]] has significantly increased. This is now something that really must be understood in order to comprehend their dark alliance with [[authoritarian]] regimes.

			[https://www.thenerdreich.com/ The Nerd Reich] is another essential resource for reporting on the apocalyptic and anti-[[democratic]] [[beliefs]] of the [[billionaires]].

	[https://www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/the-political-power-of-eschatological-82b The Political Power of Eschatological Thinking: This Is Why Peter Thiel Is Talking About the Antichrist]		[https://www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/the-political-power-of-eschatological-82b The Political Power of Eschatological Thinking: This Is Why Peter Thiel Is Talking About the Antichrist]

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AI Edgelord Eschatology

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	This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.		This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.

			Since this page was originally created, the [[power]] and [[political]] influence of [[AI]] apocalypse [[tech bros]] has significantly increased. This is now something that really must be understood in order to comprehend their dark alliance with [[authoritarian]] regimes. [https://www.thenerdreich.com/ The Nerd Reich] is another essential resource for reporting on the apocalyptic and anti-[[democratic]] [[beliefs]] of the [[billionaires]].

			[https://www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/the-political-power-of-eschatological-82b The Political Power of Eschatological Thinking: This Is Why Peter Thiel Is Talking About the Antichrist]

	== Apocalypse Prevention ==		== Apocalypse Prevention ==

Fractalguy: /* AI Edgelord Eschatology */

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	== AI Edgelord Eschatology ==		== AI Edgelord Eschatology ==
	At first it seemed as though the [[religious]] zealots looking to bring about the end of the world were our greatest concern. Then the [[crypto-bros]] said "[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hold-my-beer hold my beer]" and started worshiping their own [[artificial intelligence]] inventions, despite the fact that they are~~, in fact,~~ pretty dumb. Now, a cohort of some of the most [[Power\|powerful]] people in the world think we should rush headlong into the [[AI]] apocalypse, believing that [[utopia]] will follow the singularity. Sound familiar?		At first it seemed as though the [[religious]] zealots looking to bring about the end of the world were our greatest concern. Then the [[crypto-bros]] said "[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hold-my-beer hold my beer]" and started worshiping their own [[artificial intelligence]] inventions, despite the fact that they are actually pretty dumb. Now, a cohort of some of the most [[Power\|powerful]] people in the world think we should rush headlong into the [[AI]] apocalypse, believing that [[utopia]] will follow the singularity. Sound familiar?

	This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.		This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.

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	Fortunately all [[evidence]] indicates that this event is many billions of years away, and not something we need to concern our [[life choices]] with. Therefore, most of the [[time]] our [[brains]] spend thinking about the end of the world is time that could be spent thinking about doing something to [[Altruism\|help people]] and making the existing world a better place, or better yet actually doing it!		Fortunately all [[evidence]] indicates that this event is many billions of years away, and not something we need to concern our [[life choices]] with. Therefore, most of the [[time]] our [[brains]] spend thinking about the end of the world is time that could be spent thinking about doing something to [[Altruism\|help people]] and making the existing world a better place, or better yet actually doing it!

			Here's Brian Cox explaining the [[inevitable]] destruction of the Earth.
			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi039BihSAk\|\|center\|Brian Cox on the Apocalypse\|frame}}

	== Apocalypse Allegories ==		== Apocalypse Allegories ==

Fractalguy at 03:46, 26 April 2025

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	Notions of a [[supernatural]] [[afterlife]] can make this a confusing [[metaphor]]. You could be talking about toppling the [[government]] of Rome, and [[literalists]] think you mean that angels are going to descend from the heavens any day now and start smiting people on your behalf. Instead of starting a movement, you breed complacency. Or, even worse, you encourage people to seek it out.		Notions of a [[supernatural]] [[afterlife]] can make this a confusing [[metaphor]]. You could be talking about toppling the [[government]] of Rome, and [[literalists]] think you mean that angels are going to descend from the heavens any day now and start smiting people on your behalf. Instead of starting a movement, you breed complacency. Or, even worse, you encourage people to seek it out.

	~~== AI Edgelord Eschatology ==~~
	At first it seemed as though the [[religious]] zealots looking to bring about the end of the world were our greatest concern. Then the [[crypto-bros]] said "[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hold-my-beer hold my beer]" and started worshiping their own [[artificial intelligence]] inventions, despite the fact that they are, in fact, pretty dumb.

	This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.

	== The Apocalypse Is Bad ==		== The Apocalypse Is Bad ==
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	This highlights the important difference between [[optimism]] and [[rational]] [[optimism]]. In most cases, looking on the bright side of negative events is very [[good]] for promoting [[happiness]]. This is not the case when it comes to the apocalypse, whether you are using it as a [[metaphor]] for [[war]] and [[revolution]], or talking about the actual end of [[existence]].		This highlights the important difference between [[optimism]] and [[rational]] [[optimism]]. In most cases, looking on the bright side of negative events is very [[good]] for promoting [[happiness]]. This is not the case when it comes to the apocalypse, whether you are using it as a [[metaphor]] for [[war]] and [[revolution]], or talking about the actual end of [[existence]].

			== AI Edgelord Eschatology ==
			At first it seemed as though the [[religious]] zealots looking to bring about the end of the world were our greatest concern. Then the [[crypto-bros]] said "[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hold-my-beer hold my beer]" and started worshiping their own [[artificial intelligence]] inventions, despite the fact that they are, in fact, pretty dumb. Now, a cohort of some of the most [[Power\|powerful]] people in the world think we should rush headlong into the [[AI]] apocalypse, believing that [[utopia]] will follow the singularity. Sound familiar?

			This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.

	== Apocalypse Prevention ==		== Apocalypse Prevention ==

Fractalguy: AI Edgelord Eschatology

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	A significant number of [[religions]] and [[cults]] make some prediction about how the [[universe]] will end. The technical term for this is [[wikipedia:Eschatology\|eschatology]].		A significant number of [[religions]] and [[cults]] make some prediction about how the [[universe]] will end. The technical term for this is [[wikipedia:Eschatology\|eschatology]].

	These are usually referred to as "[[wikipedia:Apocalyptic_literature\|apocalypse]]" events, particularly in the Abrahamic traditions. Other depictions of the end times in [[scripture]] include the [[wikipedia:Hindu_eschatology\|Hindu god Kalki]] and [[wikipedia:Frashokereti\|Zoroastrian Frashokereti]].<blockquote>''"I can see we're in for a fabulous evening's apocalypse."'' -[[wikipedia:Douglas_Adams\|Douglas Adams]]</blockquote>[[metaculture]]'s [[ethical]] [[philosophy]] is decidedly anti-apocalypse.		These are usually referred to as "[[wikipedia:Apocalyptic_literature\|apocalypse]]" events, particularly in the Abrahamic [[traditions]]. Other depictions of the end times in [[scripture]] include the [[wikipedia:Hindu_eschatology\|Hindu god Kalki]] and [[wikipedia:Frashokereti\|Zoroastrian Frashokereti]].<blockquote>''"I can see we're in for a fabulous evening's apocalypse."'' -[[wikipedia:Douglas_Adams\|Douglas Adams]]</blockquote>[[metaculture]]'s [[ethical]] [[philosophy]] is decidedly anti-apocalypse.

	== Scientific Eschatology ==		== Scientific Eschatology ==
	The wiki page "[[wikipedia:Ultimate_fate_of_the_universe\|Ultimate fate of the universe]]" discusses the [[scientific]] theories that attempt to predict the manner and [[time]] in which the [[universe]] will end. This is the [[wikipedia:Eschatology\|eschatology]] of [[science]].		The [[wiki]] page "[[wikipedia:Ultimate_fate_of_the_universe\|Ultimate fate of the universe]]" discusses the [[scientific]] theories that attempt to predict the manner and [[time]] in which the [[universe]] will end. This is the [[wikipedia:Eschatology\|eschatology]] of [[science]].

	Fortunately all evidence indicates that this event is many billions of years away, and not something we need to concern our [[life choices]] with. Therefore, most of the [[time]] our [[brains]] spend thinking about the end of the world is time that could be spent thinking about doing something to [[Altruism\|help people]] and making the existing world a better place, or better yet actually doing it!		Fortunately all [[evidence]] indicates that this event is many billions of years away, and not something we need to concern our [[life choices]] with. Therefore, most of the [[time]] our [[brains]] spend thinking about the end of the world is time that could be spent thinking about doing something to [[Altruism\|help people]] and making the existing world a better place, or better yet actually doing it!

	== Apocalypse Allegories ==		== Apocalypse Allegories ==
	In many cases, the notion of an [[wikipedia:Apocalyptic_literature\|apocalypse]] or [[wikipedia:Rapture\|rapture]] event is used as an [[allegory]] for [[war]] and the transformative changes in [[society]] that can arise [[wikipedia:Phoenix_(mythology)\|like the phoenix]] from the ashes of the old.		In many cases, the notion of an [[wikipedia:Apocalyptic_literature\|apocalypse]] or [[wikipedia:Rapture\|rapture]] event is used as an [[allegory]] for [[war]] and the transformative changes in [[society]] that can arise [[wikipedia:Phoenix_(mythology)\|like the phoenix]] from the ashes of the old.

	Notions of a [[supernatural]] [[afterlife]] can make this a confusing [[metaphor]]. You could be talking about toppling the government of Rome, and [[literalists]] think you mean that angels are going to descend from the heavens any day now and start smiting people on your behalf. Instead of starting a movement, you breed complacency. Or, even worse, you encourage people to seek it out.		Notions of a [[supernatural]] [[afterlife]] can make this a confusing [[metaphor]]. You could be talking about toppling the [[government]] of Rome, and [[literalists]] think you mean that angels are going to descend from the heavens any day now and start smiting people on your behalf. Instead of starting a movement, you breed complacency. Or, even worse, you encourage people to seek it out.

			== AI Edgelord Eschatology ==
			At first it seemed as though the [[religious]] zealots looking to bring about the end of the world were our greatest concern. Then the [[crypto-bros]] said "[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hold-my-beer hold my beer]" and started worshiping their own [[artificial intelligence]] inventions, despite the fact that they are, in fact, pretty dumb.

			This article by [https://www.truthdig.com/author/emile-p-torres/ Émile P. Torres] [https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-endgame-of-edgelord-eschatology/ The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology] is an excellent breakdown of the end times [[philosophy]] of the tech [[billionaires]] and [[AI]] advocates.

	== The Apocalypse Is Bad ==		== The Apocalypse Is Bad ==
	The apocalypse [[is bad]]. Don't look forward to the end of the world. Don't welcome the apocalypse with open arms. [[wikipedia:Christian_Zionism\|Don't make geopolitical decisions to help bring it about]].		The apocalypse [[is bad]]. Don't look forward to the end of the world. Don't welcome the apocalypse with open arms. [[wikipedia:Christian_Zionism\|Don't make geopolitical decisions to help bring it about]].

	This stuff should be obvious, but therein lies the problem with a [[Literalism\|literalist]] view of the [[afterlife]]. For the [[Literalism\|literalist]], [[everyone]] [[Death\|dying]] means [[everyone]] goes to [[heaven]], except the people you don't like who go to [[hell]]. It turns what is actually the worst case scenario imaginable and re-casts it as the best case scenario.		This stuff should be obvious, but therein [[lies]] the problem with a [[Literalism\|literalist]] view of the [[afterlife]]. For the [[Literalism\|literalist]], [[everyone]] [[Death\|dying]] means [[everyone]] goes to [[heaven]], except the people you don't [[like]] who go to [[hell]]. It turns what is actually the worst case scenario imaginable and re-casts it as the best case scenario.

	This highlights the important difference between [[optimism]] and [[rational]] [[optimism]]. In most cases, looking on the bright side of negative events is very good for promoting [[happiness]]. This is not the case when it comes to the apocalypse, whether you are using it as a [[metaphor]] for [[war]] and [[revolution]], or talking about the actual end of [[existence]].		This highlights the important difference between [[optimism]] and [[rational]] [[optimism]]. In most cases, looking on the bright side of negative events is very [[good]] for promoting [[happiness]]. This is not the case when it comes to the apocalypse, whether you are using it as a [[metaphor]] for [[war]] and [[revolution]], or talking about the actual end of [[existence]].

	== Apocalypse Prevention ==		== Apocalypse Prevention ==

	The [[philosophy]] and [[theology]] of [[metaculture]] accepts the eventual heat death of the [[universe]] will come, and until that time its practitioners should do anything in their power to avoid human extinction. This should come naturally to [[evolved]] lifeforms.		The [[philosophy]] and [[theology]] of [[metaculture]] accepts the eventual heat [[death]] of the [[universe]] will come, and until that time its practitioners should do anything in their [[power]] to avoid human extinction. This should come naturally to [[evolved]] lifeforms.

	However, this does not mean that we should sacrifice the [[happiness and well-being]] of the living to ensure the survival of [[future humans]], as is suggested by [[wikipedia:Longtermism\|longtermism]]. It doesn't make sense to neglect the issue of [[poverty]] in order to colonize other planets a little faster, just in case some extinction event happens on Earth. We will get to space. In fact, we will probably get there faster if we can actually get the people on Earth to live their best lives instead of grinding away in poverty so that billionaires can colonize Mars. We'll probably go a long way to avoid extinction by [[war]] in the process.		However, this does not mean that we should sacrifice the [[happiness and well-being]] of the living to ensure the survival of [[future humans]], as is suggested by [[wikipedia:Longtermism\|longtermism]]. It doesn't make sense to neglect the issue of [[poverty]] in order to colonize other planets a little faster, [[just]] in case some extinction event happens on Earth. We will get to space. In fact, we will [[probably]] get there faster if we can actually get the people on Earth to live their best lives instead of grinding away in poverty so that billionaires can colonize Mars. We'll probably go a long way to avoid extinction by [[war]] in the process.

	In the interest of apocalypse prevention, issues like [[climate change]] and the proliferation of [[weapons of mass destruction]] should be considered high priorities. This is why the creation of a [[universal in-group]] is vitally important.		In the interest of apocalypse prevention, issues like [[climate change]] and the proliferation of [[weapons of mass destruction]] should be considered high priorities. This is why the [[creation]] of a [[universal in-group]] is vitally important.

	If it should be possible to escape the end of this [[universe]] by creating or moving to another one, this option should be explored. However, [[Crypto-bros\|it is premature to do so at this time]].		If it should be possible to escape the end of this [[universe]] by creating or moving to another one, this option should be explored. However, [[Crypto-bros\|it is premature to do so at this time]].
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	Old age should burn and rave at close of day;		Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

	Rage, rage against the dying of the light.		[[Rage]], rage against the dying of the light.


	Though wise men at their end know dark is right,		Though [[wise]] men at their end know dark is right,

	Because their words had forked no lightning they		Because their [[words]] had forked no lightning they

	Do not go gentle into that good night.		Do not go gentle into that good night.

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	== Rage Against the Dying of the Light ==		== Rage Against the Dying of the Light ==
	[https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46569/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night] by [[wikipedia:Dylan_Thomas\|Dylan Thomas]] captures ~~the metaculture~~ attitude towards the apocalypse.<blockquote>Do not go gentle into that good night,		[https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46569/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night] by [[wikipedia:Dylan_Thomas\|Dylan Thomas]] captures this attitude towards the apocalypse.<blockquote>Do not go gentle into that good night,

	Old age should burn and rave at close of day;		Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

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 If it should be possible to escape the end of this [[universe]] by creating or moving to another one, this option should be explored. However, [[Crypto-bros|it is premature to do so at this time]].
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 {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbSClDu98-c||center|Moments of Wonder with Philomena Cunk - What is a Pocalypse?|frame}}
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-{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY||center|R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)|frame}}
+== It's the End of the World as We Know It ==
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 If you really want songs about apocalypse, heavy metal is the only way to go.

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	A significant number of [[religions]] and [[cults]] make some prediction about how the [[universe]] will end. The technical term for this is [[wikipedia:Eschatology\|eschatology]].		A significant number of [[religions]] and [[cults]] make some prediction about how the [[universe]] will end. The technical term for this is [[wikipedia:Eschatology\|eschatology]].

	These are usually referred to as "[[wikipedia:Apocalyptic_literature\|apocalypse]]" events, particularly in the Abrahamic traditions. Other depictions of the end times in [[scripture]] include the [[wikipedia:Hindu_eschatology\|Hindu god Kalki]] and [[wikipedia:Frashokereti\|Zoroastrian Frashokereti]].		These are usually referred to as "[[wikipedia:Apocalyptic_literature\|apocalypse]]" events, particularly in the Abrahamic traditions. Other depictions of the end times in [[scripture]] include the [[wikipedia:Hindu_eschatology\|Hindu god Kalki]] and [[wikipedia:Frashokereti\|Zoroastrian Frashokereti]].<blockquote>''"I can see we're in for a fabulous evening's apocalypse."'' -[[wikipedia:Douglas_Adams\|Douglas Adams]]</blockquote>[[metaculture]]'s [[ethical]] [[philosophy]] is decidedly anti-apocalypse.

	[[metaculture]]'s [[ethical]] [[philosophy]] is decidedly anti-apocalypse.

	== Scientific Eschatology ==		== Scientific Eschatology ==