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by fellowmartian 1048 days ago
Ah yes, another classic apocalypse prediction! Goes something like this:

- Identify a problematic trend

- Extrapolate into infinity

- Assume nothing will be done to correct it

- Apocalypse!

It’s very popular among journalists and experts, despite the fact that this literally never happens, because it turns out people don’t just stand still and drown if they see a wave coming for them.