# 138. Unhopeful. Are We On The Brink Of The Brink?

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Podcast: [Unsilent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unsilent-6491867)
Published: 2026-04-11T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc344199
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/bc344199/26502b32.mp3
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## Resource

We seem to have gotten at least a temporary reprieve from a “civilization ending” event. But where do we go from here? Is the path we are on the right one, or are we being pushed in a dangerous direction for less that honorable reasons? Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsilent? Make your voice heard on our social media channels and share where you think we got it right, and where we missed the mark. Go to https://unsilentpodcast.com/ for social links so you can join the discussion. Find us on Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-3319829

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