Reddit reviews Archetype of the Apocalypse: Divine Vengeance, Terrorism, and the End of the World

It's pervasive. And although I think millenarian panic is par for the course throughout history, I'd cautiously concede that generational narcissism might be at least partially responsible for this overwhelming expectation of new dawns. Fukuyama talks about the doom-ridden fear of endpoints giving way to hopeful tomorrows. There's some solace even in Apocalypse.

I'm honestly not as interested in the societal aspect of apocalyptic thought as I am fascinated by the impact it has on the individual psyche. I think your point about neurological components is interesting---this is pretty removed from that framework but I recently picked up a pretty interesting book on the matter by a Jungian theorist.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081269516X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0

Does a real good job of tying in the concerns of Apocalypse with political and social upheaval. It's a bit dated from a geopolitical standpoint since it was originally published in 2002, but it still provides insight.

Edward Edinger. His Anatomy of the Psyche should be required reading for lay and official students.

His companion books for Aion and the Mysterium are essential for understanding the two books.

Also his books on Jung and the various Christian traditions

Anatomy of the Psyche: Alchemical Symbolism in Psychotherapy (Reality of the Psyche Series)

Archetype of the Apocalypse: Divine Vengeance, Terrorism, and the End of the World

Ego and Archetype: Individuation and the Religious Function of the Psyche (C. G. Jung Foundation Books Series Book 4)

Perhaps check out Edinger's Archetype of the Apocalypse That sort of dream usually means there are unconscious contents(moon by aliens) being hurled towards consciousness(earth) ...as the ego doesn't want to be flooded by the unconscious...it defends(military)...but with a Jungian understanding...you may be able to integrate the alien knowledge over time :)