Ah yes, another classic apocalypse prediction! Goes something like this: - Identify a problematic trend - Extrapolate into infinity - Assume nothing will be

Ah yes, another classic apocalypse prediction! Goes something like this: - Identify a problematic trend - Extrapolate into infinity - Assume nothing will be done to correct it - Apocalypse! It’s very popular among journalists and experts, despite the fact that this literally never happens, because it turns out people don’t just stand still and drown if they see a wave coming for them.