END TIMES A Brief Guide to the End of the World

Corey Carthew gives an amusingly unflappable performance of Walsh's audiobook about the various events that could take down the human race. Walsh's riveting, encompassing work doesn't mince words; he provides backstories on the demise of species past and gives a straightforward analysis of the existential threats to human existence in our midst today. Artificial intelligence is becoming smart enough that simply "unplugging" it may not be an option. Near-Earth objects seem to pop up on our radar with little time to react. Nuclear weapons remain available to capricious heads of state. Walsh is ultimately hopeful--we've made it this far, after all. Carthew's performance is forthright, much like the content. One guarantee? Listeners will not be bored. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2019]