Warning that “the end is near” might seem a bit extreme — but, certainly, there’s a sense that the world is headed to hell in a handbasket. However, is all this pessimism and depression really warranted?

Michael Schaus and Dowd Muska dive deep into some of the more disturbing trends of our modern era and dig deep to find reason for optimism in our decidedly strange world. And, as it turns out, there are plenty of reason to keep a hopeful attitude about the future — even if it does require a glass of whiskey and a sabbatical from social media to enjoy it.

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