The threat of doomsday is looming.

(CLO) For many years, people have pondered the prospect of the end of the world, including prophets, great scientists and space research organizations like NASA. And it is impossible not to worry when the risks they have mentioned are gradually becoming present.

From nuclear weapons, climate change...

First, the genius scientist Albert Einstein once predicted that the development of nuclear weapons could lead to the end of the world for humanity. He even predicted that the end of the world could happen in 2060 due to the outbreak of epidemics and nuclear war.

Atomic bombs and other weapons of mass destruction are becoming an existential threat to humanity. Illustration: GI

Einstein regretted his role in the development of the atomic bomb. He warned of the dangers of nuclear war and called for global cooperation to prevent it. A peaceful world, he said, depended on controlling technology and promoting mutual understanding between nations.

Meanwhile, the space scientist Stephen Hawking is also considered one of the most famous people in the world who has made pessimistic predictions about the future of Earth, especially humanity. He even imagined a future where when he looked at the planet, he only saw a big ball of fire.

This fear stems from issues such as global warming and the catastrophic consequences of climate change, of the strong greenhouse effect. He warned that there are environmental problems that could turn the Earth into a desert in the future if not addressed.

Rapid global warming leads to extreme weather that may not destroy the Earth but could lead to the extinction of life globally. Photo: GI

Meanwhile, NASA also emphasized the danger of exploiting all the resources of the Earth's crust, saying that the world at the current speed is likely to tear the planet apart in a very short time.

...to artificial intelligence and the possibility of Earth colliding with an asteroid

For a long time, scientists and fiction writers have predicted that the risk of human extinction will come from something else created by humans, which is robots. Looking back at just the past 2 years, when artificial intelligence (AI) in general and robots in particular have made great progress, even somewhat surpassing human capabilities and control, it is clear that people cannot predict anything.

Optimus, Tesla's humanoid robot, has been put to work in the factory! Photo: Tesla

The first intelligent robots have begun to appear in human life, even interfering with our work. Technology companies have now created AI models that can think, reason, learn by themselves and are even gradually moving towards the ability to replicate themselves.

Just in early October, billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla introduced a robot so smart that it was once only in people’s imagination or science fiction movies. This robot, named Optimus, is as flexible and expressive as a real human. It performs many movements smoothly, such as handing out gift bags and drinks to guests, or playing with attendees.

Some Chinese robots at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai perform lifelike dancing moves. Photo: WAIC

For now, this robot is still quite friendly, still under human control. But once the human world is flooded with such robots (which will become even smarter every day) on the streets, in offices, industrial zones and even in the defense branches - a not-so-distant prospect if looking at the present - then again, people still cannot predict anything.

In addition to the above-mentioned existential risks, NASA also studies threats from space. NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office continues to issue warnings about asteroid impacts, considering them as one of the many hazards that could cause destruction on Earth.

The possibility of a giant asteroid colliding with Earth in the future is always mentioned as another risk leading to the end of the world. Photo: GI

From the warnings of Einstein, Hawking, NASA and the fact that intelligent robots have literally stepped out of movies and imagination, there is no time to waste on humans.

The future of the Earth and especially the fate of humanity depends on the ability of humanity to come to terms with and repair the damage that has been done to the planet. There have been stark warnings from science that either humanity will act, or the world will not be the same as it is today in the not too distant future.

Hoang Hai

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/nhung-nguy-co-ma-einstein-hawking-va-nasa-du-bao-ve-ngay-tan-the-deu-dang-hien-huu-post321474.html