The End of the World: Humanity and the Final Frontier
by In a galaxy far, far away, there was once a civilization known as the human race – biped creatures in a random universe on a random planet, unsure of the reason of their existence. This is the tale of how their civilization came to a quick and decisive end.
Earth. A planet far enough away from the sun not to be scorched by blazing hot temperatures, yet not too far away that its landscape would be frozen solid by freezing cold temperatures. It’s the one planet in the Sol System that can support human life. A planet that was once completely barren, not unlike any other moon or asteroid in the galaxy. There’s no question that we as a society have evolved since our more primitive days. But has all of this evolution and progress been in vain? That’s what this topic is meant to find out.
“All good things must come to an end.” The quote applies to relationships, to your favorite hamburger, to your best friends, and sadly, also to the planet Earth itself. There’s been much discussion amongst the scientific community, as well as amongst ordinary people, regarding how the human race will come to an end. There are many theories – some of which are more sensible than others. Not to be a pessimist, but however which way you look at it, the end will come. Whether it’s sooner or later, however, entirely depends on how we as a society act in the present.
Following are the 5 main theories regarding how the human civilization will meet its end.
Alien Invasion
Alright, so this theory is a long-shot, but it can’t entirely be ruled out. It’s almost a well-known fact that our race cannot be the only one in existence in the entire universe. There are obviously other civilizations in the galaxy – we just haven’t yet made contact with them. However, one aspect we can all agree upon is the fact that we won’t know whether these “aliens” will be hostile or peaceful until first contact is made.
It was just recently revealed that a massive ground-based satellite will begin construction in South Africa and Australia in 2012. Once construction is completed by the year 2020, scientists will be able to pick up even the slightest radio-waves coming from space. This will allow us to finally determine if there are other sentient beings in the universe, and if so, allow us to communicate with them. Talk about the advancement of technology, huh?
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Post CommentParish Loveless
On March 14, 2009 at 9:05 am
I do not think that you are being pessimistic, but realistic. Alien invasion is absurd as ghosts and haunting b.s – The planet will go on and on until the Sun dies out. Humans will probably end up killing themselves in some silly way. I believe that our one true fault is that as a whole, we do not accept one another to the extent that we should and we do not understand that we are not as much in control as many think that they are – but that is just me.
R J Evans
On March 15, 2009 at 1:04 pm
A fun a lively read = thanks!
CutestPrincess
On March 16, 2009 at 10:04 am
This is a really interesting article with brilliant pictures!
You must have worked really hard on this!
Lost in Arizona
On March 16, 2009 at 7:33 pm
I’ve always believed that at some point our earth will be impacted by an asteroid. It only needs to be about 500 meters across to cause us serious damage, and we’re about due for one to hit us. There are thousands of suckers out there in space, and we only know about 5-7%. Many have come so close to hitting us, it’s a wonder we haven’t been obliterated yet. Of course, if that doesn’t happen, then we as a species are destined to just keep wiping each other out. What happens to us is anyone’s guess, but it is definately something to ponder.
PKdude
On March 21, 2009 at 8:44 am
lol, I can’t stop staring at that picture of the alien
It’s kind of wierd
swatilohani
On May 28, 2009 at 12:50 am
great
PaulB
On November 12, 2010 at 7:10 am
I read somewhere that before the sun dies it will balloon into a red giant and swallow up all the inner planets, including Earth. So it is even worse than being frozen, and earlier. As you say, we will at least have to colonise the moons of Jupiter or Saturn. Every civilisation or race has ended sometime. Comprehensive article that pulls no punches. Paul.
PHILLY DREAMER
On December 9, 2011 at 5:25 pm
However the world is going to end, it wont be for a long time