There is a 90% chance that human civilization will collapse within a few decades? What happened to the Earth?
Today, with the rapid development of science and technology, we seem to live in an era full of infinite possibilities. However, the startling recent arguments made by two researchers from Chile and the United Kingdom have led to a re-examination of this seemingly prosperous civilization. Through in-depth research and model analysis, they came up with a shocking prediction: the probability of human civilization collapsing in the next few decades is as high as 90%. This view has not only sparked a wide range of social discussions, but also led people to think deeply: What happened to the earth?
First of all, we need to be clear that this prediction is not unfounded. The two researchers came to this conclusion by looking at the consumption of the earth's resources, particularly deforestation, a key indicator, through models. With the continuous development of human civilization, our demand for natural resources is also increasing. However, this growth is not unlimited, and the Earth's resource reserves are limited. When we consume more than the regeneration rate of the earth's resources, it will lead to the depletion of resources, which in turn will trigger a series of chain reactions, such as ecological imbalance, climate change, food shortages, etc.
Let's take a look at some real-world examples. In recent years, extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall, drought, and hurricanes have occurred frequently around the world. These extreme weather events not only bring huge losses to people's lives and property, but also cause serious damage to the earth's ecosystem. Scientists generally agree that these extreme weather events are closely linked to global climate change. One of the main causes of climate change is greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities.
In addition, deforestation is also a problem that cannot be ignored. Forests are an important part of the Earth's ecosystem, not only providing habitat for living things, but also absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide and mitigating climate change. However, with the continuous development of human civilization, our demand for products such as wood and paper is growing, resulting in a large number of forests being cut down. According to statistics, millions of hectares of forests are cut down every year, which puts tremendous pressure on the planet's ecosystem.
In addition to the excessive consumption of natural resources, the collapse of political and social systems is one of the important factors leading to the collapse of civilization. A sound political and social system can provide a stable order and guarantee for society and promote economic development and social progress. However, when there are serious problems in the political and social system, it will lead to the chaos of social order and economic stagnation, which in turn will lead to the collapse of civilization. For example, some great civilizations in history, such as the Eastern Roman Empire and the Mayan civilization, gradually declined due to foreign invasions, internal power struggles, etc.
So, how should we respond to this dire situation? First of all, we need to raise environmental awareness and reduce the waste of resources and pollution. We can reduce our consumption of the earth's resources by conserving energy, reducing the use of single-use products, promoting a circular economy, and more. Second, we need to strengthen international cooperation to jointly address global environmental issues. Issues such as climate change and ecological imbalance are global challenges that require the joint efforts of all countries to solve. Finally, we need to strengthen the political and social system, and improve the government's governance capacity and social stability. Only in this way will we be able to create a better environment for the future of humanity.
In summary, the 90% probability of human civilization collapsing within a few decades is alarming, but it also reminds us to face up to our current environmental and social problems. We need to take action to protect the planet and promote the sustainable development of human civilization. Only in this way will we be able to avoid the tragedy of the collapse of civilization and create a better environment for the future of humanity.