# What If Humanity Is On a 20,000 Year Loop? - The Civilization Cycle Podcast #606

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Podcast: [The Civilization Cycle Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-civilization-cycle-podcast-1038259)
Published: 2026-04-06T09:00:00+00:00
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