How long will be the end of the world

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The discussion revolves around the potential future of humanity in the context of environmental degradation, climate change, and the long-term survivability of human civilization. Participants explore various scenarios regarding the end of humanity and the planet's ability to recover from ecological damage.

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  • One participant suggests that humanity may face destruction due to climate change and environmental issues, while the planet itself could eventually recover over millions of years.
  • Another participant argues that while the topic is not strictly physical, humans have a remarkable ability to adapt, making immediate eradication of humanity unlikely even in dire scenarios.
  • There is a concern about the extent of pollution and environmental damage caused in the last century compared to previous millennia.
  • Participants express uncertainty about the timeline for potential catastrophic events, with one questioning if humanity could survive another thousand years.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the timeline for the end of humanity or the effectiveness of current efforts to mitigate environmental damage. Multiple competing views remain regarding the adaptability of humans and the severity of ecological crises.

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Some statements reflect personal beliefs and speculative scenarios rather than established facts. The discussion includes varying assumptions about human resilience and environmental recovery, which are not fully explored or agreed upon.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals concerned with environmental science, climate change, and the future of human civilization.

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In fact,
How long will be the end of our humanity? I think our planet will recover herself, only we will be destroyed, after the breakage of ice frame in Antartica , and things like global warming.

I think it will take another millions of years for our humanity to be like today, where there are high-tech things and high standard of living

Are there actually any things that the scientists and politicians are doing in the background instead of marketing to comfort people?

Is it still possible to stop, slow down or even reverse the damage or if we are just waiting for the end of the world in tens or hundreds of years no matter what(( btw, could anyone help correct the grammar of my English? I am an English learner)
 
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Hello Ken,

I hope you don't expect an answer in terms of ##x \pm y## years :rolleyes: ?
This is a physics forum and although there is a lot of physics in the phenomena involved, your main subject is anything but physical.
Humans have remarkable capabilities to adapt to circumstances, so let's rely on that. Eradication of alll of humanity in a short period is unlikely to happen even in the most disastrous scenario.
In the mean time thinking about such scenarios and in particular the man-made unfavourable developments is a worthwhile effort.
 
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@BvU I think you have been April fooled.:woot:
 
anorlunda said:
@BvU I think you have been April fooled.:woot:

I did not April fool anybody. I got the email notification that I've missed the forum for quite some time then I got back here asking some questions that I always want to know
 
BvU said:
Hello Ken,

I hope you don't expect an answer in terms of ##x \pm y## years :rolleyes: ?
This is a physics forum and although there is a lot of physics in the phenomena involved, your main subject is anything but physical.
Humans have remarkable capabilities to adapt to circumstances, so let's rely on that. Eradication of alll of humanity in a short period is unlikely to happen even in the most disastrous scenario.
In the mean time thinking about such scenarios and in particular the man-made unfavourable developments is a worthwhile effort.

I know we will not be eradicated in short period. However, how long it would be, approximately. Can we survive another one thousand year

Unfortunaltey, in less than 100 years, we have polluted our planet more than the millions of years before
 

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