Another sign Jesus is coming back?

๐ **Source:** [Another sign Jesus is coming back?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBIOK_1XhhI)
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## ๐งญ Table of Contents
- [๐ Summary](#-summary)
- [๐ Main Content](#-main-content)
- [๐๏ธ Notes](#๏ธ-notes)
- [๐ References](#-references)
- [๐ฃ๏ธ Paraphrase](#๏ธ-paraphrase)
- [๐ฐ Newsletter](#-newsletter)
- [โ
Action Items](#-action-items)
- [๐งช Hypotheses](#-hypotheses)
- [๐ Methodology](#-methodology)
- [โ Questions](#-questions)
- [๐ฎ Future Research](#-future-research)
- [๐ก Implications](#-implications)
- [๐ง Learning Styles Assessment](#-learning-styles-assessment)
- [๐ Accessibility Assessment](#-accessibility-assessment)
- [๐ DEIB Assessment](#-deib-assessment)
- [โ
Logical Validity](#-logical-validity)
- [๐ก๏ธ DARVO Analysis](#-darvo-analysis)
- [๐ฏ Conclusion](#-conclusion)
## ๐ Summary
- Content creator with 2M followers interprets underwater heat structure discovery as sign of Jesus's return
- Climate scientist explains the phenomenon as warm Kelvin waves leading to potential super El Niรฑo events
- Critic argues that framing climate disasters as religious prophecy encourages inaction on climate change
- Key tension: eschatological hope vs. scientific urgency for climate action
- Bottom line: Using apocalyptic framing to dismiss climate action perpetuates harm to vulnerable populations
## ๐ Main Content
This video presents a debate between religious eschatological interpretation and scientific climate analysis. A content creator discovers news about a 9,000-mile underwater heat structure in the Pacific Ocean and frames it as evidence of Jesus's imminent return, citing biblical prophecies about natural disasters in the last days.
A climate expert explains the phenomenon scientifically: these are warm Kelvin waves caused by atmospheric changes that create warmer ocean currents. The expanding warm water raises sea levels detectably by satellite, and when it surfaces, can trigger severe El Niรฑo events causing storms, floods, and droughts.
The most significant voice is a critic who argues that interpreting climate disasters through an eschatological lens is both factually wrong and morally harmful. They point out that Jesus's predicted return within his generation didn't occur after 2,000 years, and that expecting divine intervention prevents necessary climate action.
### ๐๏ธ Notes
- **Warm Kelvin waves**: Underwater currents of warmer water that expand and raise sea levels, detectable by satellite, can trigger super El Niรฑo events when surfacing
- **Religious interpretation**: Content creator sees natural disasters as biblical prophecy fulfillment, suggesting followers join "team Jesus" for protection
- **Scientific attribution**: Phenomenon linked to anthropogenic climate change and fossil fuel use requiring legislative and technological responses
- **Moral criticism**: Eschatological framing accused of encouraging inaction while vulnerable global populations suffer disproportionately
- **Pattern criticism**: Every day brings "another sign" suggesting confirmation bias rather than genuine prophetic insight
## ๐ References
- Climate satellite data detecting sea level changes
- Biblical prophecies about natural disasters in last days
- Historical pattern of failed second coming predictions over 2,000 years
## ๐ฃ๏ธ Paraphrase
When scientists discovered a massive underwater heat structure, some interpreted it through religious prophecy while others emphasized urgent climate action. The phenomenon represents warm ocean currents that could trigger severe weather events. Critics argue that framing climate disasters as divine signs discourages necessary environmental action and ignores suffering in vulnerable communities. The debate highlights tension between eschatological hope and scientific responsibility for addressing anthropogenic climate change.
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## ๐งช Hypotheses
- Religious eschatological framing reduces motivation for climate action
- Content creators exploit climate disasters for engagement and revenue
- Vulnerable global populations bear disproportionate costs of climate inaction
- Pattern-seeking behavior leads to false prophetic confirmations
### ๐ Methodology
- Content analysis of religious vs. scientific climate discourse
- Surveys measuring climate action motivation across religious frameworks
- Global impact assessment of climate change by demographic
### โ Questions
- Does eschatological climate interpretation correlate with reduced environmental action?
- How do content creator incentives shape climate discourse?
- What communication strategies effectively bridge religious and scientific climate perspectives?
### ๐ฎ Future Research
- Longitudinal studies of religious climate attitudes and behaviors
- Analysis of social media algorithms amplifying apocalyptic climate content
- Cross-cultural studies of climate action in religious communities
### ๐ก Implications
- Religious leaders could reframe stewardship over escapism for climate action
- Platform algorithms may amplify harmful climate denial through engagement metrics
- Global climate justice requires addressing how privileged populations' inaction harms vulnerable communities
- Critical thinking education needed to counter confirmation bias in pattern recognition
### ๐ง Learning Styles Assessment
Reading level: Grade 10-12, moderate complexity with specialized climate and religious terminology.
#### ๐ Visual learners
Present: Transcript of video debate format
Improve: Ocean current diagrams, satellite data visualizations, global impact maps
#### ๐ Aural learners
Present: Video format with multiple speakers
Improve: Audio summary highlighting key arguments, expert interviews
#### ๐ฃ๏ธ Verbal learners
Present: Clear definitions of Kelvin waves and eschatology
Improve: Glossary of climate and religious terms, analogy explanations
#### ๐งฉ Kinesthetic learners
Present: Step-by-step explanation of warming process
Improve: Interactive climate models, hands-on demonstration activities
#### ๐ง Logical learners
Present: Scientific cause-and-effect explanations
Improve: Decision trees for climate action, logical fallacy identification
#### ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Social learners
Present: Debate format with multiple perspectives
Improve: Moderated discussion prompts, community dialogue guides
#### ๐งโโ๏ธ Solitary learners
Present: Individual reflection on climate responsibility
Improve: Self-assessment questions on beliefs vs. evidence
#### ๐ฟ Naturalistic learners
Present: Ocean ecosystem impacts
Improve: Biodiversity loss connections, natural cycle explanations
### ๐ Accessibility Assessment
#### Screen reader semantics
Present: Clear speaker transitions
Improve: Detailed alt text for visual elements, structured headings
#### Keyboard navigation
Present: Basic video controls
Improve: Skip links, keyboard shortcuts for timestamp navigation
#### Contrast and readability
Present: Standard text
Improve: High contrast captions, readable font choices
#### Text resizing and reflow
Present: Basic responsive text
Improve: Scalable interface at 200% zoom
#### Media and captions
Present: Transcript provided
Improve: Accurate timestamps, speaker identification in captions
#### Forms and interactions
Present: Basic comment functionality
Improve: Accessible feedback mechanisms
#### Standards reference
Address WCAG 2.2 AA requirements for media accessibility
### ๐ DEIB Assessment
#### Cultural breadth
Present: Global climate impact mentions
Improve: Specific examples from affected regions, diverse voices
#### Inclusive language
Present: Clear explanations without excessive jargon
Improve: Cultural sensitivity around religious beliefs
#### Neurodiversity support
Present: Multiple information processing modes
Improve: Content warnings for intense criticism, structured arguments
#### Representation
Present: Multiple perspectives on climate and religion
Improve: Diverse expert voices, balanced geographic representation
#### Psychological safety
Present: Acknowledges different viewpoints
Improve: Respectful disagreement modeling, support resources
### โ
Logical Validity
#### Strong reasoning
- Scientific explanation of Kelvin waves uses clear causal reasoning
- Historical argument about failed prophecy predictions uses inductive evidence
- Moral argument about vulnerable populations connects actions to consequences
#### Fallacies
- Confirmation bias: Seeing every event as prophetic fulfillment
- False dichotomy: Framing as "team Jesus" vs. climate action rather than compatible approaches
- Ad hominem: Attacking intelligence rather than addressing arguments
#### Tone of voice
Ranges from excited religious certainty to frustrated scientific urgency to angry moral condemnation
### ๐ก๏ธ DARVO Analysis
- Deny: Religious framing minimizes human responsibility for climate change
- Attack: Critic attacks religious interpreter's intelligence and motives
- Reverse victim/offender: Content creator positions believers as winners while critics frame them as causing global suffering
## ๐ฏ Conclusion
The debate reveals fundamental tensions between religious eschatology and climate science. While both acknowledge severe environmental challenges, their proposed responses differ dramatically. The core issue isn't the existence of climate change but whether framing it as divine prophecy helps or hinders necessary human action. Readers should consider how interpretive frameworks affect both personal behavior and global outcomes.
## ๐ Refactor Appendix โ Another sign Jesus is coming back?
### ๐ Literature Atoms (H3)
#### Warm Kelvin waves cause detectable sea level changes and severe weather events
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> So these are what are known as warm Kelvin waves. And that's where atmospheric changes in certain parts of the world cause warmer water to enter these ocean currents. And they travel under the surface, but because that water is warmer, it is expanding. And so the sea level rises a little bit.
**Context & use**:
- Scientific explanation of the 9,000-mile Pacific heat structure
- Demonstrates how climate phenomena have measurable, observable effects
**Tags**: #xref #climate-science
**Highlight**: [view highlight](readwise://...)
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#### Eschatological climate interpretation encourages inaction despite ongoing suffering
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> And in this case, imagining that God is going to magically fix everything is leading us into causing more problems for ourselves and for the generations that come after us. Because the world is not going to end. we are just going to cause a lot of massive suffering and death and chaos and destruction because we're destroying the climate.
**Context & use**:
- Core criticism of religious framing of climate change
- Links belief systems to real-world policy and behavioral outcomes
**Tags**: #articleseed #critical-thinking
**Highlight**: [view highlight](readwise://...)
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#### Content creators exploit climate disasters for engagement while vulnerable populations suffer
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> This is a content creator with over 2 million followers on Instagram who is cheering on something that is going to cause death and destruction at increasing rates. And this content creator is exploiting it for clicks because they could not care less about the lives of the people on the other side of the planet that are going to be harmed by these things.
**Context & use**:
- Highlights how social media incentives can amplify harmful climate discourse
- Connects platform economics to global justice issues
**Tags**: #xref #social-media-ethics
**Highlight**: [view highlight](readwise://...)
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### ๐ง Permanent Candidates (H4)
#### Religious frameworks can either motivate or discourage environmental action
**Claim**: Eschatological beliefs about divine intervention may reduce motivation for climate action by suggesting human efforts are unnecessary.
**Evidence pointer**: [[#Eschatological climate interpretation encourages inaction despite ongoing suffering]]
**Scope & conditions**: Applies when religious frameworks emphasize divine control over human responsibility; may not apply to stewardship-focused theologies
**Links**:
- [[Climate communication strategies]] โ because applies-in religious contexts
- [[Motivated reasoning]] โ because extends to belief-driven interpretation
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### โ๏ธ Fleeting Queue
- Research correlation between eschatological beliefs and climate action across denominations #fleeting #inbox
- Investigate how social media algorithms amplify apocalyptic content #fleeting #inbox
### โ Things 3 (max 2 actions)
- [ ] Find studies on religious climate attitudes and environmental behavior #things
- [ ] Research platform algorithm bias toward engagement-driven climate content #things
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## ๐บ Video

## Highlights
- Religious creator minimizes human responsibility for climate change by attributing it to divine plan
- Note: ๐ก๏ธ DARVO: Deny #darvo/deny
- Critic attacks religious creator's intelligence and motivations rather than just addressing the beliefs
- Note: ๐ก๏ธ DARVO: Attack #darvo/attack
- Religious framing positions believers as ultimate "winners" while ignoring actual victims of climate change
- Note: ๐ก๏ธ DARVO: Reverse #darvo/reverse
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# ๐ Full Notes (Deep-Read Analysis)
# ๐ท๏ธ Title: Another sign Jesus is coming back?
## ๐งญ Table of Contents
- [๐ Summary](#-summary)
- [๐ Main Content](#-main-content)
- [๐๏ธ Notes](#๏ธ-notes)
- [๐ References](#-references)
- [๐ฃ๏ธ Paraphrase](#๏ธ-paraphrase)
- [๐ฐ Newsletter](#-newsletter)
- [โ
Action Items](#-action-items)
- [๐งช Hypotheses](#-hypotheses)
- [๐ฏ Conclusion](#-conclusion)
## ๐ Summary
- A climate science discussion about underwater heat structures (Kelvin waves) gets reframed as prophetic signs of Jesus's return by a religious content creator.
- A science communicator explains the actual phenomenon: warm Kelvin waves that can trigger severe El Niรฑo events due to anthropogenic climate change.
- Sharp critique emerges about religious fundamentalists treating climate disasters as positive signs while ignoring human suffering and responsibility.
- The religious creator has 2 million Instagram followers and frames environmental destruction as validation rather than crisis.
- Bottom line: Using eschatological beliefs to dismiss climate action creates real-world harm for vulnerable populations.
## ๐ Main Content
The video begins with a religious content creator discussing news about a 9,000-mile underwater heat structure in the Pacific Ocean, initially admitting ignorance about its meaning. A science communicator provides context, explaining these are "warm Kelvin waves" - atmospheric changes causing warmer water to enter ocean currents, detectable by satellite monitoring of sea level changes.
The scientific explanation reveals serious implications: these waves can trigger "super El Niรฑo" events causing severe climate disruption, storms, floods, and droughts. The scientist emphasizes this results from anthropogenic climate change and humanity's failure to address fossil fuel use and environmental policy.
However, the religious creator immediately reframes this scientific information through an apocalyptic lens, viewing climate disasters as signs of Jesus's imminent return. This prompts sharp pushback about the dangers of such thinking.
### Key Tensions
The fundamental conflict centers on whether environmental crisis should prompt action or passive anticipation. The science communicator argues that expecting divine intervention prevents necessary human intervention, leading to increased suffering for vulnerable populations who bear the brunt of climate impacts.
The religious perspective treats environmental destruction as validation of prophetic beliefs rather than a call to stewardship, creating what the critic calls "stupid identity politics" that exploits crisis for content engagement while ignoring real human consequences.
## ๐๏ธ Notes
#### โฑ๏ธ [00:00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBIOK_1XhhI?t=0) Religious creator introduces underwater heat discovery
- 9,000-mile heat structure detected in Pacific Ocean
- Admits initial ignorance but frames as potentially prophetic
- Describes "super big blob of hot water" stretching across planet
#### โฑ๏ธ [00:01:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBIOK_1XhhI?t=60) Scientific explanation of Kelvin waves
- Warm Kelvin waves caused by atmospheric changes
- Warmer water expands, raising sea levels detectably by satellite
- Can trigger severe El Niรฑo events causing global climate disruption
- Direct result of anthropogenic climate change and policy failures
#### โฑ๏ธ [00:02:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBIOK_1XhhI?t=150) Religious reframing as Jesus's return signs
- Natural disasters interpreted as biblical prophecy fulfillment
- Critique of 2,000 years of failed predictions about Jesus's return
- Warning that expecting divine intervention prevents human action
#### โฑ๏ธ [00:03:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBIOK_1XhhI?t=210) Sharp criticism of religious response
- Content creator with 2+ million followers "cheering on" destruction
- Exploiting climate crisis for clicks while ignoring human suffering
- Particularly harmful to vulnerable global populations bearing climate impacts
## ๐ References
- [Kelvin Wave Research](URL) - Oceanographic phenomenon explanation
- [El Niรฑo Climate Impacts](URL) - Climate pattern effects documentation
- [Anthropogenic Climate Change Evidence](URL) - Scientific consensus sources
## ๐ฃ๏ธ Paraphrase
A climate science discussion about underwater heat currents becomes a case study in how religious eschatology can undermine environmental action. While scientists explain the serious implications of warm ocean currents triggering extreme weather events due to human-caused climate change, a religious content creator with millions of followers reframes these disasters as positive signs of Jesus's return. This prompts criticism that such thinking exploits crisis for engagement while ignoring the real suffering of vulnerable populations affected by climate change, particularly in developing nations. The fundamental tension lies between viewing environmental destruction as validation of prophecy versus a call for urgent human action and responsibility.
## ๐ฐ Newsletter
Climate science meets religious interpretation in this eye-opening discussion about underwater heat currents and prophetic thinking. While oceanographers detect massive warm water systems that could trigger severe El Niรฑo events, some content creators are framing environmental disasters as signs of the end times rather than calls to action. It's a fascinating look at how the same scientific information gets processed through completely different worldviews - and why that matters for climate policy and vulnerable communities worldwide. Essential viewing for understanding the intersection of science communication, religious belief, and environmental responsibility.
## โ
Action Items
#### DevRel
- Science communication: develop resources addressing climate misinformation in religious contexts
- Educational content: create accessible explanations of ocean current systems and satellite monitoring
- Community engagement: facilitate dialogues between scientific and religious communities on environmental stewardship
#### Community
- Environmental justice: amplify voices from communities most affected by climate change
- Interfaith climate action: support religious groups promoting creation care over eschatological passivity
- Media literacy: develop resources for critically evaluating apocalyptic framings of environmental news
## ๐งช Hypotheses
- Religious eschatological beliefs correlate with reduced support for climate action policies
- Content creators exploiting crisis narratives for engagement contribute to climate inaction
- Scientific literacy interventions could reduce apocalyptic interpretations of environmental news
- Vulnerable global populations disproportionately suffer from climate disasters while having least influence on climate policy
- Alternative religious framings emphasizing stewardship could motivate environmental action
- Social media algorithms may amplify crisis content over solution-oriented climate information
### ๐ Methodology
- Survey religious communities about climate beliefs and policy preferences
- Content analysis of religious social media responses to environmental news
- Comparative study of climate action in communities with different theological frameworks
- Analysis of engagement patterns with crisis vs. solution-oriented climate content
### โ Questions
- How do different theological frameworks shape environmental policy preferences?
- What communication strategies effectively bridge scientific and religious worldviews on climate?
- How does apocalyptic thinking affect individual and collective climate action?
- What role do religious influencers play in shaping climate attitudes among their followers?
### ๐ฎ Future Research
- Longitudinal studies of climate attitude change in religious communities
- Effectiveness of faith-based environmental stewardship messaging
- Impact of religious content creators on climate policy support
- Cross-cultural analysis of religious responses to environmental crisis
### ๐ก Implications
- Climate communication must address religious frameworks, not just scientific facts
- Religious leaders have significant influence on climate attitudes and deserve targeted outreach
- Social media platforms should consider how algorithmic amplification affects climate discourse
- Environmental justice requires attention to how different worldviews process crisis information
- Science education needs strategies for engaging religiously motivated climate skepticism
### ๐ง Learning Styles Assessment
- Reading level estimate: 8th grade (Flesch-Kincaid)
#### ๐ Visual learners
- Present: video format with talking heads and text overlays
- Improve: ocean current diagrams, satellite imagery, climate impact visualizations
#### ๐ Aural learners
- Present: conversational format with clear verbal explanations
- Improve: balanced audio levels, clearer speaker differentiation
#### ๐ฃ๏ธ Verbal learners
- Present: detailed explanations, analogies ("blob of hot water")
- Improve: defined glossary for terms like "Kelvin waves," "anthropogenic"
#### ๐งฉ Kinesthetic learners
- Present: none identified
- Improve: interactive climate models, hands-on demonstrations of ocean currents
#### ๐ง Logical learners
- Present: cause-and-effect explanations, scientific methodology
- Improve: data visualizations, timeline of predictions vs. outcomes
#### ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Social learners
- Present: dialogue format, community implications
- Improve: discussion guides, facilitated interfaith dialogues
#### ๐งโโ๏ธ Solitary learners
- Present: individual reflection prompts embedded in criticism
- Improve: self-assessment tools for examining climate beliefs
#### ๐ฟ Naturalistic learners
- Present: focus on environmental systems and connections
- Improve: local ecosystem impact examples, biodiversity connections
### ๐ Accessibility Assessment
#### Screen reader semantics
- Present: clear speaker transitions in transcript
- Improve: speaker labels, descriptive text for visual elements
#### Keyboard navigation
- Present: standard YouTube controls
- Improve: chapter markers for topic navigation
#### Contrast and readability
- Present: adequate contrast in video interface
- Improve: high-contrast transcript option
#### Text resizing and reflow
- Present: responsive YouTube interface
- Improve: transcript formatting for screen magnification
#### Media and captions
- Present: auto-generated transcript available
- Improve: human-reviewed captions, speaker identification
#### Forms and interactions
- Present: standard comment system
- Improve: moderated discussion spaces for sensitive topics
### ๐ DEIB Assessment
#### Cultural breadth
- Present: discussion of global climate impacts
- Improve: specific examples from vulnerable regions, indigenous perspectives
#### Inclusive language
- Present: accessible scientific explanations
- Improve: avoid dismissive language about religious beliefs, provide context for scientific terms
#### Neurodiversity support
- Present: clear topic transitions
- Improve: content warnings for intense criticism, structured argument summaries
#### Representation
- Present: focus on impacts to marginalized global populations
- Improve: include voices from affected communities, diverse religious perspectives
#### Psychological safety
- Present: passion for vulnerable populations
- Improve: more constructive dialogue approaches, less inflammatory language
### โ
Logical Validity
#### Strong reasoning
- Causal reasoning about climate change and ocean currents is scientifically sound
- Historical argument about failed prophetic predictions provides relevant context
- Environmental justice framing correctly identifies disproportionate impacts
#### Fallacies
- Ad hominem attacks ("use your brain") undermine otherwise valid criticism
- False dichotomy between religious belief and environmental action (many religious groups support climate action)
- Appeal to consequences (bad outcomes don't necessarily invalidate beliefs)
#### Tone of voice
- Scientific explanation: measured, educational, evidence-based
- Religious content: enthusiastic, confident, apocalyptic
- Criticism: passionate, frustrated, sometimes hostile
### ๐ก๏ธ DARVO Analysis
- Deny: Religious creator minimizes human responsibility for climate change by attributing it to divine plan
- Attack: Critic attacks religious creator's intelligence and motivations rather than just addressing the beliefs
- Reverse victim/offender: Religious framing positions believers as ultimate "winners" while ignoring actual victims of climate change
- Emotional cues include excitement about disasters and anger about inaction, with rhetoric escalating to personal attacks rather than focusing on substantive disagreement
## ๐ฏ Conclusion
This video illustrates the critical challenge of communicating climate science across different worldview frameworks. While the scientific explanation of Kelvin waves and their climate implications is sound, the religious reinterpretation demonstrates how the same information can be processed to support completely opposite responses - either urgent action or passive waiting. The heated exchange reveals both the stakes involved and the communication barriers that must be overcome. Moving forward, effective climate communication requires engaging seriously with religious frameworks while maintaining scientific accuracy, finding common ground in shared concern for human welfare rather than dismissing different worldviews entirely. The goal should be productive dialogue that channels religious conviction toward environmental stewardship rather than apocalyptic anticipation.
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# ๐ Full Transcript
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**[00:00]** Did you guys hear about this? >> All right, let's see it. >> Scientists just detected a 9,000mi underwater heat structure in the Pacific Ocean. 9,000 miles. And do you guys realize what this means? Cuz I'm going to be honest, I don't. But I don't. But I did some research and apparently this means that there's like a super big blob of hot water that's underneath the ocean. And it's so big that it stretches almost across the entire planet. And you can't see it from the top. like it looks normal from the top, but underneath apparently it's heating up. And when the
**[00:30]** heat finally rises to the surface, apparently scientists are saying that it can mess up the weather all around the world. I'm talking crazy storms, floods, droughts. >> So these are what are known as warm Kelvin waves. And that's where atmospheric changes in certain parts of the world cause warmer water to enter these ocean currents. And they travel under the surface, but because that water is warmer, it is expanding. And so the sea level rises a little bit. And because of satellites that we have that are intended to detect minute changes in
**[01:01]** sea level, we can tell where these warmer pockets of water are. And they travel to the east along these ocean currents. And when they rise to the surface, they can cause uh El Nino events and particularly super El Nino events which happen occasionally. And this has the markers of causing a very very severe super El Nino which will cause all kinds of problems for the climate. And these are the products of
**[01:32]** climate change. It is because of anthropogenic climate change that this kind of thing is happening. This is the outcome of our refusal to take seriously the threat of climate change and make changes to how we are using fossil fuels and to how we engage with technology and how we make legislation and govern ourselves related to the pollution that we're dumping into the air into the water into the soil. So this is
**[02:04]** something very very bad that is going to cause a lot of suffering, a lot of chaos, a lot of death and it's because of our doing. >> Is anyone else thinking what I'm thinking? Jesus's return. Jesus said in the last days there would be a lot of natural disasters. >> Well, Jesus also seems to have said that his second coming would occur within the same generation that he spoke with while he was alive on the earth. And that simply didn't happen. We can stop trying to prognosticate when Jesus is coming
**[02:36]** back. We've had 2,000 years of imagining it's about to happen and then it doesn't happen. And in this case, imagining that God is going to magically fix everything is leading us into causing more problems for ourselves and for the generations that come after us. Because the world is not going to end. we are just going to cause a lot of massive suffering and death and chaos and destruction because we're destroying the climate and we're
**[03:08]** going to destroy humanity if we don't actually take steps to stop this. So, this is not something to be excited about. This is not something to cheerlead. This is not something to ignore in the hopes that the worse it gets, the closer we are to God magically fixing everything. cuz that's not going to happen. >> And it's just another sign of Jesus's return every single day. It's another new sign. >> It's not a sign. You just cannot be
**[03:39]** bothered to utilize that lump 3 ft above your ass that's called your brain. >> So man, I say all this to say if you're not on team Jesus, get on team Jesus because we got nothing to be afraid of. We know how the story ends. >> So here's the thing. The story doesn't end. The story just goes on and on and on and more and more people suffer and die because of anthropogenic climate change. And particularly people in parts of the world about which you could not possibly care less. And particularly populations about whom you could not possibly care less. They are the ones
**[04:11]** who reap the rewards of your stupid games that you're playing, your stupid costly signaling, your stupid credibility enhancing displays where you promote further destruction of our climate and our ecosystem and our people just so you can play this stupid online game of praying on the street corner with your little identity marker of climate. Climate change is a hoax flag so that you can get your
**[04:43]** reward of your little digital pats on the butt. This is a content creator with over 2 million followers on Instagram who is cheering on something that is going to cause death and destruction at increasing rates. And this content creator is exploiting it for clicks because they could not care less about the lives of the people on the other side of the planet that are going to be harmed by these things that we are doing to ourselves.
**[05:14]** >> We win. >> This is neither a game nor a contest. And there are no winners. When people are incentivized to ignore and even to cheerlead the destructive effects of anthropogenic climate change, all we're doing is playing stupid identity politics and causing more death and destruction for the sake of feeling like we were on the winning team. And guess what? You're not going to ever win the game. You're just going to cause more suffering, more
**[05:46]** death, and more destruction. Oh my gosh. Can you please please please start using your brain? >> Can I get a amen? >> Can I get you to grow the hell up and get over this infantile and this stupid identity politics that you're playing for clicks and for revenue and for attention and for those little digital pats on the butt? Can I get you to open your damn eyes and think
**[06:17]** critically for a single second and have a care for the people who have to share this world with you and unfortunately have to win the stupid prizes of your stupid games? What do I have to do to get you to use your damn brain? And the fit for this video is The Secret Wars.