Years after his passing, Stephen Hawking’s scientific legacy continues to grow – including his disturbing forecast about humanity’s expiration date. The author of “A Brief History of Time” estimated we have until about 2600 before Earth becomes uninhabitable due to overcrowding and energy overconsumption. His vivid description of a future where the planet glows red-hot from energy demands has gained traction among climate scientists.
Hawking didn’t just identify the problems; he connected the dots between various existential threats. Climate change, artificial intelligence, pandemics, and nuclear war all featured in his comprehensive warning about humanity’s fragile future. While some dismissed his timeline as overly pessimistic, recent global events have lent credibility to his multifaceted approach to predicting civilization’s challenges.
