Why do people sell their homes for an apocalypse, only to wake up when the world doesn't end?Join John and Rick on Whiskey Inspired to explore the history and psychology of famous failed end-of-the-world predictions.

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Episode Highlights:

• Cult Psychology: Discover why humans surrender their life savings for a sense of cosmic purpose and order.

• Failed Prophecies: Historical breakdowns of the 1844 Great Disappointment and Harold Camping's massive radio rapture panics.

• Secular vs. Religious Panics: The critical differences between the Y2K bug, the 2012 Mayan Calendar, and the Heaven's Gate doomsday cult.

• Cognitive Dissonance: Learn how devoted followers cope and move the goalposts the morning after an apocalypse fails.

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About Whiskey Inspired:We pour a glass, pick a topic, and dive into the questions that make life interesting. From culture and history to ethics and everyday experiences, no subject is off-limits. Whiskey is simply our catalyst for honest discussion, different perspectives, and a few laughs.