From small issues with the population, to galaxy-spanning ideals, join us as we explore what is likely to happen over the next billion years on Earth and in the universe. 11. The End
Didn't see that coming, did you? But it's true, if we were to jump to 1 billion years in the future, it would more than likely be the end...of humanity anyway. Many speculate that we won't last the next 100,000 years, let alone one billion. And it's not hard to see why when you think about the Earth and the universe as a whole in regards to history.
10. The 10,000 Year Problem
Ok, to go forward, let's rewind a little, not too long, just about 20 years. In the year 1999, humanity was facing a rather unique problem. It was about to hit the new millennium with gusto, and many were looking forward to it. However, there was also a big technological problem that seemed to be hitting the computers of our world at the same time.
When computers were built, they were programmed with certain lines of code that made people nervous about what would happen when the programs went from 1999 to 2000 in their databanks.
But in the year 9999, that problem will happen again. ( digital culture)
9. Overpopulation
Looking at our world right now, we're already facing a very real and troubling problem in the form of overpopulation. ANow, at first, it'll be just a question of finding the space to put everyone, and humanity has never been afraid to expand to live in an area that they feel is theirs. But over time? That space is going to run out. Even if they were to find a way to live in places like Antarctica (which is currently unihabited because of the cold), that wouldn't solve everything. Because that would eventually run out of room too.
So what is the answer? Well, colonizing other worlds is a solution, going underwater to set up colonies is a solution.
8. Genetics Of The World
At present, our world has something very interesting and unique to it, life. But not just life, diverse life. From the animals to the plants, to the people. Life is everywhere. And most importantly, life adapts to where it is. But, in regards to people, it goes even deeper. The genetics of humanity is different depending on the region that you live in. This passes down from generation to generation, and eventually created "areas" of the world where you're 7. 6. The New Ice Age ( big freeze )
So, remember when I noted that humanity was basically doomed no matter what? Well, here's one of the proofs of that. For in 50,000 years, humanity will face something it's only faced in its early infancy...an ice age. No, like a literal one.
5. Colonizing The Stars
It's something that humanity has dreamed about for many years. What would it be like to colonize the planets of the world?
At present, like our real present, we don't know. The best we can do is reach the moon with a shuttle. We could colonize it per se (and we likely will in the millennia to come), but it's not the same. We dream of colonizing Mars, but when will that happen? And even if we do that, what about the other planets out there? When will we reach them?
Well, that's the twist here, it's all a matter of time and technology. It's speculated that while we can colonize Mars somewhat relatively soon,
4. Oh look! A Asteroid!
We all know the tale of the dinosaurs and how they "ended". An asteroid came down and wiped them off the face of the Earth in a very literal way. Humanity itself right now would rank a similar strike as one of the "worst case scenarios" that could hit our planet right now.
3. A Whole New World
The question of what will happen to the Earth is a fascinating one, because Earth has gone through many changes over the years. Including once being a supercontinent called Pangea.
But, in 250 million years, it's believed that Pangea will be reborn. As all the continents through various means will come back together and form the supercontinent once more. Some have even dubbed this event the birth of Pangea Ultima.
2. The Universe Will Literally Not Be The Same
Over the course of millions of years, many changes happen in every corner of the universe whether we realize it or not. Many stars won't even be around anymore because they'll have died out, while others will have gone supernova and likely have destroyed any planets or other stars in their system.
Then, there's black holes, which are all over the universe, and can slowly take down a planet or star, it's just a matter of time
1. New Life?
One of the biggest questions of the universe is that of, "Why is Earth the only life out there?" "Where are they?" as one scientist put it.
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