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How the World Might End: Events that could precipitate the end of humanity

How the World Might End: Events that could precipitate the end of humanity


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Humanity has always been captivated by its own demise, but this comprehensive exploration moves beyond fiction and prophecy to offer a sobering, scientific survey of the myriad ways our story could conclude. From the cosmic indifference of an asteroid impact-the same fate that befell the dinosaurs-to the slow, self-inflicted wound of global climate change, this guide navigates the ultimate landscape of risk. It provides a detailed examination of threats both ancient and terrifyingly modern, grounding each potential apocalypse in the latest scientific understanding. Journey through a catalog of calamities, each dissected with clarity and rigor. Discover the geological time bombs ticking beneath our feet in the form of supervolcanoes, and the silent, light-speed threats from deep space like gamma-ray bursts and supernovae. Confront the specters of our own creation: the chilling logic of a runaway artificial intelligence, the microscopic horror of weaponized nanotechnology, and the ever-present shadow of nuclear winter. The book also delves into the slow-motion apocalypses, exploring the systemic collapse that could result from global famine, resource depletion, or the unraveling of the planetary life-support system. The investigation pushes to the very limits of our knowledge, grappling with threats born from the fundamental nature of reality itself. Could the universe be torn apart in a 'Big Rip' or fade into a 'Heat Death' of eternal cold? Could a single, hypothetical 'strangelet' convert the entire planet into an alien form of matter? Is it possible that our existence is a fragile 'false vacuum' state, ready to collapse into nothingness without warning? The inquiry even dares to ask the ultimate question: what if this reality is merely a program, and the end is simply the moment our simulators decide to shut it down? This is not a work of prediction or a call to despair, but an accessible guide to the field of existential risk, designed to inform, challenge, and foster a profound appreciation for our fragile place in the cosmos. Each chapter examines the science behind the threat, the potential consequences, and what, if anything, can be done. By confronting these ultimate dangers-from the plausible to the purely theoretical-we gain a unique perspective on the challenges of our time. It is a journey to the edge of oblivion that ultimately serves as a powerful argument for ensuring the human story continues.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798344730974
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 162
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Events that could precipitate the end of humanity
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 834473097X
  • Publisher Date: 28 Oct 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Weight: 277 gr


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