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In this episode of The Latter Day Lens, hosts Matt, Shawn, and Graham engage in a thought-provoking discussion about societal challenges, the willingness to tackle hard issues, and the implications of modern beliefs on end times. They explore the significance of the Doomsday Clock, the complexities of gun rights versus property rights, and the Right to Repair movement as a response to market failures. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding motivations behind social media content and the role of good governance in addressing community needs.

Topic 1: 85 Seconds to Midnight

The Doomsday Clock now sits at its closest point to midnight in history. We examine the lack of progress in managing nuclear risk, climate change, and the rise of disruptive AI.

• The Question: Is humanity closer to self-destruction today than at any point in the last 80 years?

Topic 2: End-Times Anxiety & Responsibility

Following the arrest of Elleshia Anne Seymour in Croatia—who fled Utah with her children due to fringe "apocalypse" beliefs—we discuss the impact of radical rhetoric within the LDS community.

• The Question: Is it irresponsible for church members to amplify "end-times" concerns through books and social media?

Topic 3: Guns and Private Property (Wolford v. Lopez)

The Supreme Court is weighing Hawaii’s law requiring gun owners to get explicit permission before entering private property. We debate the intersection of the Second Amendment and property rights.

• The Question: Should "no shirt, no shoes" legally extend to "no firearms" by default?

The Big Question: The Right to Repair

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is pushing for laws that force manufacturers to make products easier to fix. We look at the move away from a "disposable" economy.

• The Question: Is the "unfixable" nature of modern tech a market failure, and does the government have the moral authority to force a design change?

Chapters
00:00 The Will to Do Hard Things
05:59 The Doomsday Clock and Global Catastrophe
15:28 End Times Beliefs and Social Media Responsibility
21:11 Gun Rights and Property Ownership
22:11 The Libertarian Perspective on Freedom
23:39 Discrimination and Property Rights
25:47 Legal Rights and Gun Ownership
28:26 Political Discrimination and Hiring Practices
31:32 The Right to Repair and Market Failures
38:27 Public Service and Community Engagement