Prompt Cast
Debunking the 2012 Doomsday Prophecies
TLDR The podcast debunks the doomsday theories surrounding December 21, 2012, based on the Mayan calendar, emphasizing that it does not signify the end of the world. It also discusses recent near misses of asteroids with Earth and the Earth's magnetic field reversal, refuting misconceptions about significant events in 2012.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The podcast discusses a recent near miss of an asteroid with Earth.
03:25
The podcast discusses the Doomsday theories surrounding the specific date of December 21st, 2012, based on the Mayan calendar.
06:47
The 2012 movement reflects the current eco-consciousness and fears about global warming, while the Mayan civilization's sudden advancements in mathematics, architecture, and other fields have led to theories that they were in contact with aliens.
10:00
The Mayan calendar is set to reset on December 21, 2012, marking the end of a great cycle, but it does not signify the end of the world.
13:34
The Mayans did not believe that the end of their calendar in 2012 signified the end of the world, and many Mayan scholars are upset that this misconception has been spread.
17:02
The Earth's magnetic field is in the process of reversing, which happens about every 780,000 years, and some people believe that this pole reversal could be a significant event in 2012.
20:27
The hosts discuss their spoken word album and blog before retiring Haiku Theater.
23:44
The hosts wrap up Haiku Theater and thank the listeners for their submissions.
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Society & Culture
