WVUforREDSKINS Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think that most people can agree that life on earth and/or the world will end sometime, as pretty much everything does. Whether it is by a supernova (which is a VERY long time away), metorite, global warming, war, major plague etc., doesn't matter. So, how long do you give humanity? I ask this because I recently heard that 1 out of every 3 people (don't have source, I will look) believes that the world will end within the next two generations. And given all the biblical talk on this board, I am curious. I will say that I expect life will go on for at least another 100 years. Although part of me wouldn't be surprised if something really catastrophic does happen in my lifetime. I would say it could be a mix of some supervirus and nuclear warfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think that most people can agree that life on earth and/or the world will end sometime, as pretty much everything does. Whether it is by a supernova (which is a VERY long time away), metorite, global warming, war, major plague etc., doesn't matter. So, how long do you give humanity? I ask this because I recently heard that 1 out of every 3 people (don't have source, I will look) believes that the world will end within the next two generations. And given all the biblical talk on this board, I am curious. I will say that I expect life will go on for at least another 100 years. Although part of me wouldn't be surprised if something really catastrophic does happen in my lifetime. I would say it could be a mix of some supervirus and nuclear warfare. 100 years? Man are you ever a pessimist. :doh: Essentially you're saying that your grandchilden will witness the obliteration of life. I have a little more faith in the survivability of Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baculus Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Well, if you listen too all the various Doomsday indicators, around 2012 is when the Earth is expected to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 100 years? Man are you ever a pessimist. :doh: Essentially you're saying that your grandchilden will witness the obliteration of life.I have a little more faith in the survivability of Man. I suppose I am a bit of a pessimist. But I did say "at least 100" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLeVan Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think by the time we are in serious danger, we will have found another rock to live on and humanity will survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 At any point in human history, there is a significant contingency of the human population who suffer the conceit of thinking the world will end during or shortly after their time on Earth. Whether they're misreading the Bible, putting unwarranted faith in Nostradamus, or "interpreting" the random patterns of planets/stars/tea leaves, it's amazing how often the end of the world always seems to be right around the corner. If you look back at the 1600s and ask, "Why would someone have expected the end of the Earth then?", ask yourself what someone might think 400 years from now when they look back at the early 2000s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Dont care, i wont be around when it ends (cause it wont happen for a long time i dont think) so i dont worry about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 When the Eagles win a Super Bowl ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 2012 or 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 When the Eagles win a Super Bowl~Bang Hahahaha, hey man, how much ice u all get down there? (Im In Waldorf, we got like 3 inches of ice, maybe ½ of snow) :laugh: Oh and me and some friends will be there for the Tiki opening night! Went last year for the first time it was cool! hope they get the sand back in there tho heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 When the Eagles win a Super Bowl~Bang Damn beat me to it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Tomorrow. 9AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I would suggest that the 'world' will end long before human life ceases to exist on this planet. By that I mean the human animal, which appears to have been devolving for the last 150 years or so will lose its value and be worthless. MY guess on the timing on this event is no more than fifty years from now. There is currently only one country on this planet whose population bears any resemblence to a useful creature. Unfortunately, we're rapidly devolving here in the United States as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboDaMan Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Day after I hit the lottery. Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyJones7 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 When? How can anyone even begin to guess? Now HOW is the better question. Lets discuss that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What, nobody's said "When Hillary takes the Oath of Office?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAbrendan Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I just watched the Terminator series; I have no faith in man right now :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Never. We're going to turn the earth into one of these, and rule the galaxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Guy. Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 When I say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Why worry? What the hell are you gonna do about it? Live well and be charitable to those you love and when it ends you'll have few regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The World will end if Dubya some how screws the system and gets another term in office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Why worry? What the hell are you gonna do about it?Live well and be charitable to those you love and when it ends you'll have few regrets. A-****in-Men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 My guess is, sometimes between Aug 25th and Oct 21st of this year. That's right people. http://www.rennfest.com/ The Maryland Renaissance Fesitval is where it will all being. Two nerds not working for the Festival will show up not only dressed as the same character, but both believing they are the same character. Leading to a paradox that could tear the Universe apart. Brother against Brother Dogs marrying Cats Sarge caring about his fellow Human Being and finally........ that will be when Jerry Jones reveals himself to be the devil! Its coming people. Pack a lunch and make sure you use the restroom before it begins, because we're not stopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Why worry? What the hell are you gonna do about it?Live well and be charitable to those you love and when it ends you'll have few regrets. :applause: Thats what I try to do everyday. Im not worried at all. I was just curious as to what other people thought since I heard that 1 in 3 people think its gonna be very soon. I wish I had the source. I wonder who they were asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Whether it is by a supernova (which is a VERY long time away) If by "a long time", you mean "never", that's about right. The Sun is too small to go supernova on us, though its Red Giant phase will be rather uncomfortable for us. This should swallow the Earth. The picture is from Freeze, Fry or Dry: How Long Has the Earth Got? , which is an article on Space.com regarding your very topic of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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