What really killed the dinosaurs? We’ve all heard the asteroid story: a rock from space slams into Earth, fire rains down, and the mighty dinosaurs vanish overnight. It’s clean. It’s dramatic. It’s the perfect ending. But the truth may be messier — a long decline fueled by volcanic eruptions, climate swings, and a final “kill cascade.” So why do we cling to the Hollywood version? In this episode of Think First , Jim Detjen explores how the extinction story has become part science, part mythology — and why the way we tell it might reveal more about us than about the dinosaurs. Support the show Stay sharp. Stay skeptical. #SpotTheGaslight Read and reflect at Gaslight360.com/clarity
