Thread: The End of the World.

How will it come about, for our fine species?

Most probable outcome I can think of, besides self-destruction. But I dunno which of those would be more likely to happen first.

[Edit: LMAO. I love the black cat in your picture, Carousoul. He looks so...evil. ]

If nothing else causes it, we will definitely do it ourselves.

We will heavily weaken ourselves with a bunch of wars and then it's just a matter of waiting for an asteroid to finish the job.

Maybe if we colonize space soon enough, we can survive forever.

Self-destruction is the most likely threat. I'm not sure if it's getting worse over time, or if the threat of self-destruction is gradually lessening. If we do manage to colonize extra-solar planets, though, the chances of extinction are indeed virtually nil.

I think as far as society goes that's bound to happen sometime but the species itself could probably take a lot. Sure like 90% would be wiped out by an asteroid but I think the greatest threat to a species would be something happening to our magnetic... er... shield.

Originally Posted by Scatterbrain

Maybe if we colonize space soon enough, we can survive forever.

I am almost completely convinced that that is what is going to happen. Earth will eventually be nothing more than an extremely significant part of very ancient history. It will always be known as the origin of humanity and other life, but it will be long left behind.

Longcat is loooooooong.

Apart from that, I agree with Oneironaut.