NASA discovered some information that brings out some
new evidence into Stephen Hawking's suggestions on the possible end of man and
the fragile future that Earth seems to hold within it.
NASA did find some data to its best that it considers as evidence for Stephen Hawking's theories that discuss some possible humanity end and a frail future of earth. Throughout his life, Hawking had given many theories about the universe, but one of the most interesting was how he perceived the Earth in the light of catastrophic scenarios. Increasing evidence of climate change, the rise of unpredictable cosmic phenomena, and powerful forces discovered in the outer reaches of our solar system-all this gives Hawking's predictions about threats from space and our own technology a scientific boost.
Hawking's warnings: a terrifying forecast for humanity
Stephen Hawking was one of the most celebrated theoretical physicists of the 21st century. He warned that humanity faces a number of existential risks. He identified three main threats: climate change, artificial intelligence, and cosmic phenomena such as asteroids or gamma-ray bursts. According to Hawking, each of these threats could have catastrophic consequences if left unchecked.
Hawking was always raising the possibility of global warming to make Earth unusable, as he assumed that higher temperatures, melting ice caps, and erratic weather might turn the whole planet into one great big Venusian heat trap. He also brought attention to the danger posed by runaway artificial intelligence, which could, eventually, control human beings. Still, more than all those things, there was fear of cosmic events like a huge asteroid impact or a supernova.
NASA is showing us evidence: do cosmic threats really lurk?
Recent NASA observations and research have confirmed one of Hawking's prophecies that such near-Earth disasters could eventually hit our planet. As his records reveal, of the 30,000 that have been observed passing near and near Earth, the neighbors of other Earth-like planets are already being monitored by their planetary defenses that are already working to provide detection in case of a possible collision with any particular planet. Their predictability had always worried them.
Hawking also identified the other type of cosmic threat: gamma-ray bursts, which NASA observatories have seen. Rare in occurrence, these emit such enormous amounts of energy that a planet can lose its atmosphere if it's close enough. NASA has recorded such bursts in distant galaxies. Not now. If such an event happens in our galaxy, however, the effect on Earth will be catastrophic.
Climate Change: NASA Data Consistent with Hawking's Fears
NASA climate studies report some pretty terrifying
data, which seem in tune with Hawking's warnings. New climate models suggest
Earth's atmosphere is warming at an accelerated pace, resulting in more extreme
patterns of weather, sea-level rise, and melting polar ice caps. The National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded record levels of CO2, which
gives a big boost to the theory given by Hawking that if no corrective actions
are undertaken, greenhouse gases might force Earth into becoming a second
Venus.
The results proved that global warming was attaining
nearly those levels to which Hawking was propounding. He said, "Humanity
is at a threshold." Scientists already collaborate with NASA to come up
with such technologies to avoid carbon emission, and according to the
scientists of some views, the Earth will soon reach to a stage of no going
back.
Artificial Intelligence and Concerns of NASA
Although NASA did not control AI, recent development in AI research made concerns before them by Hawking. He claims AI can outstrip human control. Current applications of the neural network, machine learning, and autonomous systems are already beginning to show capabilities far greater than scientists ever could have forecasted. Even though AI is yet to achieve that level of self-awareness or autonomy that Hawking was afraid of, other areas such as unregulated high speed and low regulation are extremely dangerous.
NASA finally finds a new home for humanity
These risks have already goaded the space agency into
stepping in seriously into a habitable zone outside Earth. James Webb Space
Telescope, Hubble, and others have their devices scanning for that an
Earth-like exoplanet that may as well prove to be the "Second Earth."
NASA, through SpaceX, promoted its Mars program so much as it aims to establish
the case of making Mars a refuge for humanity permanently.
Since NASA keeps up the quest for exoplanets found in habitable zones, it is therefore following the dream of Hawking who wrote, "humanity's survival depends on finding a new home beyond Earth." Every new planet discovered to be used as a home for life brings scientists closer to fulfilling the dream of Hawking concerning the multi-planetary survival of the human race.
The NASA study had implications for the future of Earth:
Through these activities, the space agency indirectly supports Hawking's ideas and encourages his ideas about the fragile position of human beings in this vast cosmic action. Despite the technological advances and planetary detection systems, the harmful side effects, as mentioned by Hawking, are present. The hostile forces of the universe and the climatic melting of the Earth clearly reflect the need for immediate efforts to achieve a better situation for human civilization.
Hawking's warning has now emerged from prediction to a challenge for scientists, governments, and the citizens of the world. With NASA sending probes around the cosmos to observe the changing state of Earth's atmosphere, the message now is that it's time to take action against these existential risks.
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