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Research Reveals 1 in 3 Think Apocalypse Will Happen in Their Life
Survey of more than 3,400 people in the US and Canada reveals diverse beliefs about apocalypse causes and effects, influencing responses to global threats, researchers say.
- About one in three people, surveyed across the United States and Canada, believe the world will end in their lifetime, researchers say.
- To explain why people differ, the study measured five key dimensions—perceived closeness, anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, personal control, and emotional valence—using a scale developed by Billet's team.
- Survey analysis found that people who see anthropogenic causes linked greater perceived danger and support for drastic interventions, while those who attribute the end to divine forces opposed preventative strategies across five World Economic Forum risk categories.
- Different narratives produce disagreements across cultural groups and religious denominations, complicating support for policy measures such as mass vaccination and environmental action, while young people's climate dread undermines motivation.
- Because global cooperation is essential, Billet says his research from the University of British Columbia and University of California, Irvine highlights understanding beliefs is vital for climate change, AI safety, and pandemic preparedness.
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One in three Americans believes the world will end in their lifetime, new research reveals.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 29%
C 28%
R 43%
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