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What is existential dread?

Existential Dread (noun):

The intense fear associated with the belief that all potential catastrophes capable of annihilating human existence could occur simultaneously, epitomizing a catastrophic singularity.

As the scientist observed the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and the increasing global threats from climate change, nuclear warfare, and pandemics, he felt a growing sense of existential dread, the intense fear associated with the belief that all potential catastrophes capable of annihilating human existence could occur simultaneously, epitomizing a catastrophic singularity.

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