A new study reveals that despite widespread concerns about existential risks like artificial intelligence, pandemics, and nuclear war, most people globally do not believe humanity faces an imminent threat of extinction. Researchers found that even in the face of growing technological and environmental challenges, public perception remains relatively stable, with a strong consensus that civilization will endure. The findings challenge assumptions about how much anxiety modern risks truly inspire, suggesting a surprising level of resilience—or perhaps complacency—among populations worldwide. Experts weigh in on whether this optimism is justified or dangerously underestimates looming dangers.