 And at some point in such a ride to mathematically certain extremely near-term self-annihilation, it would seem rational to assume that at least some significant percentage of the doomed passengers in the car would wake up, would look around, would help to sound the alarm and brace for impact. But it isn't happening. In fact, the closer the moment of reckoning gets, many are choosing to actually double down on their eyes-wide-shut denial. Earth's formerly thriving web of life