kelseydh a day ago | prev | next |

Pretty wild that humanity would only have four years to respond if when we measure it again in 2028 it's confirmed on track to hit Earth.

I doubt humanity could assemble quickly enough to divert it.

cdaringe 2 days ago | prev | next |

I know nil of the social sciences. What are the necessary conditions to start a cult? Seems like big rock flying thru space ominously could qualify!

entropicdrifter 2 days ago | root | parent |

You don't need external conditions to line up with your narrative to start a cult. You just need charisma, a willingness to unflinchingly lie about anything to get what you want, and the mental acuity to make good excuses when your lies inevitably contain contradictions.