The thing about this line of thinking, and it applies to any civilization, is at some point it has to be right. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you sit around waiting for it though you're going to drive yourself nuts. The media, mainstream and alternative, find new ways on a regular basis that they claim will end the world as we know it. Just live, being prepared is always a good thing but don't drive yourself nuts waiting on it.
This is my line of thinking. fukk the press, fukk the media. Live your life how you want and be weary of the environment you live in.
Live a simple life an you're onto a winner. People make life too complicated, everyone wants to be a know-it-all.
Simplicity = happiness.