We remember the false alarms: the end of the world in 1999, giant solar storm, or alien invasion. Each time, the world has continued to turn. This does not mean that everything is fine, but that these stories should not be taken as truths.
In short, the ancient prophecies have the charm of an old mysterious novel. They arouse curiosity, sometimes anxiety. But in a real-world threat – climate crisis, geopolitical tensions, social inequality – it is better to keep our feet on the ground. And the open mind.