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The apocalypse has been examined across disciplines including religious studies, political science, philosophy, physics, and neuroscience. From its Greek origin, \u201clifting of the veil,\u201d to its sociological framing as the absence of institutions, its Hollywood representation in films like Mad Max<\/em> or The Walking Dead<\/em>, and its eschatological understanding as \u201cthe end of the world,\u201d apocalyptic imaginaries have become central to how contemporary societies interpret ecological, technological, and geopolitical crises. These imaginaries shape perceptions of fear, collapse, and inevitability, influencing both thought and action, as well as the effectiveness of certain political and demographic discourses that, rather than describing the present, construct fear-laden, anxiety-ridden, and fatalistic future scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, the apocalypse is not a predetermined fate but a social construction of collective fears, mediated by cultural, political, and technological dispositifs. It operates as both a self-fulfilling prophecy and a foundational myth, interpreted metaphorically by some and literally by others. Importantly, apocalyptic imaginaries have tangible and material effects, as they often normalize social hierarchies and draw boundaries over who is left behind and who is deemed worthy of protection in the end-to-come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This conference, think-TANC, positions itself as a space for critical analysis and collective exploration. Over four days of panels, workshops, artistic interventions, and collaborative debate, it will bring together researchers, activists, educators, and spiritual practitioners to explore four core strategies: <\/strong>decentering for regeneration, cultivating ontological awareness, reclaiming planetary purpose, and engaging in regenerative action.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through dialogue across disciplines \u2013 from ecofeminist and antiracist movements to participatory AI, from artistic practices to collective healing approaches \u2013 the event seeks to challenge end-of-times ideologies and open pathways toward regenerative futures grounded in research, critical engagement, and shared action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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