Part 8/14:
Ticking Clocks: The sense of imminent catastrophe fuels urgency, driving behaviors that resemble congregational activism.
Salvation Fantasies: Calls to perform specific actions—such as halting research or implementing safety measures—echo the idea of performing sacraments or rituals to stave off apocalypse.
These narratives foster a sense of moral urgency—"we must act now, or humanity is doomed"—creating a belief system rooted in fear and urgency akin to religious apocalyptic preachers.