Galactic Alignment: Explaining 2012 Hype

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Start date Jan 22, 2009
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The discussion centers around the 2012 hype, particularly the fears and theories surrounding potential catastrophic events predicted for that year, often linked to the Mayan calendar. Participants express skepticism about the validity of these predictions, emphasizing that there is no scientific basis for such claims. The conversation highlights the importance of critical thinking and understanding scientific principles, noting that many of the fears stem from misinformation and sensationalism rather than credible astrophysical evidence. The consensus suggests that while the hype generated significant public interest, it ultimately lacks substantiation in the scientific community.

Jan 22, 2009

rebecca8

I keep hearing people talking about this as if they know what they are talking about. Would someone enlighten me? Something tells me this could not happen, but I cannot explain what I'm thinking as I am not an astrophysicist or anything. I'm referring to the 2012 hype.

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