How the Japanese listening bar conquered the world

Japanese listening bars have expanded globally, reaching locations from Tokyo to the Barbican to serve audiophiles. Simultaneously, ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, including Plato and the Stoics, provided frameworks for facing the end of the world. This addresses modern existential dread regarding the survival of species and institutions. Current trends show rising apocalyptic expectations, with a 2022 Pew Research Center survey indicating that 39% of Americans believe they are living in the end times.