Call it the Techno-Utopian Rapture. And it follows that same four-stage framework exactly. The world as we know it is doomed (not because of sin this time, but because of overconsumption). There’s an inflection point coming soon (geopolitical/ecosystemic collapse, not the coming of the Four Horsemen). On the Other Side, our people will be looked after (the Singularity/Mars Colonies for the best and brightest—Atlas Shrugged in space). So let’s prepare for that eventuality as fast as possible and never mind the collateral damage (build space stations and luxury bunkers rather than solve for
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