We don't know if the world is dead. But it is a reality that our beloved planet Terra is as its days numbered. The resources of the Sun, no matter how powerful they may be, at some point in history will not be exhausted, according to the estimates that scientists have obtained after decades of research.
However, it is possible that some tragic event occurs long before the Sun stops providing us with the perfect energy for the development of life as we know it.
Let's then list the five most precise and critical theories about the world. Any one of them could happen at an unexpected moment and hit us by surprise. This is why there are scientists studying all these possibilities, with the aim of trying to reverse them and make humanity prevail for everything or always.
Five very possible theories about the world
- Or impact of a meteorite: Sem duvida, o mais popular e conhecido de todos. In fact, it has not happened beyond our planet and, therefore, scientists fear that it may repeat itself. Astronomers and astrophysicists constantly monitor the activity of two asteroids in the Solar System to prevent any unfortunate event such as a rock colliding with the Earth and causing devastating situations.
- The eruption of the Yellowstone supervulcão: We recently spoke about this possibility at FayerWayer. The Yellowstone supervulcão is notable for its huge caldeira, which extends for about 30 miles (48 km), and was the protagonist of monumental eruptions not in the past, most recently approximately 640,000 years ago. A huge reaction in the chain could forever change the course of humanity.
- Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence: We see The Creator, we know that we could be on the way to our destination. The creation of an artificial superintelligence, which surpasses the thinking capacity of our race, would be dangerous for humanity. Sam Altman, creator of ChatGPT, is prepared for an event like this.
- Catastrophic climate change: Maybe the most important thing is who we have the most influence on, and we don't do anything. Stove exhaust gas emissions raise the sea level and cause sudden changes in the climate of our planet. The emission influences the atmosphere, a layer that protects us from the radiation emitted by the Sun. If we do not take care of ourselves, we are destined for extinction.
- Nuclear war: Whatever influence we have, it seems to always be constantly threatening us. The possibility of a nuclear war and its catastrophic consequences has been a major concern throughout modern history. The destructive capacity of nuclear weapons is immense and could have devastating effects on humanity and the environment.