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Prophets of Doom

Why are we so drawn to doom-mongers? Alex Deane, PR consultant and former chief of staff to David Cameron, explores the long history of the phrase 'prophet of doom', from Jeremiah to the modern day.

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Tue 20 Mar 2018 09:45

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  • Tue 20 Mar 2018 09:45

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