'Humans Will Not Survive Another 1,000 Yrs'

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    • Publish Date: Nov 19 2016 1:39PM
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    • Updated Date: Nov 19 2016 1:39PM
'Humans Will Not Survive Another 1,000 Yrs'

Humanity will not survive another 1,000 years on Earth unless the human race finds another planet to live on, one of the world's best-known physicists Stephen Hawking has warned

"I don't think we will survive another 1,000 years without escaping beyond our fragile planet," the celebrated theoretical physicist and cosmologist said. He painted a grave picture of the future while delivering a lecture on the universe and the origins of human beings at the Oxford Union debating society. Professor Hawking, 74, reflected on the understanding of the universe garnered from breakthroughs over the past five decades, describing 2016 as a "glorious time to be alive and doing research into theoretical physics".

Bleak predictions 
"Our picture of the universe has changed a great deal in the last 50 years and I am happy if I have made a small contribution," he was quoted as saying by The Independent. "The fact that we humans, who are ourselves mere fundamental particles of nature, have been able to come this close to understanding the laws that govern us and the universe is certainly a triumph," Hawking said on Monday.

Highlighting "ambitious" experiments that will give an even more precise picture of the universe, he said, "We will map the position of millions of galaxies with the help of (super) computers like Cosmos. We will better understand our place in the universe. " "Perhaps one day we will be able to use gravitational waves to look right back into the heart of the Big Bang. But we must also continue to go into space for the future of humanity," he said. Hawking's predictions for humanity have been bleak in recent months.

In January, he cautioned developments in science and technology are producing "new ways things can go wrong". He also estimated self-sustaining human colonies on Mars would not be constructed for another 100 years, meaning the human race must be "very careful" in the time before then. Hawking advised a deeply polarised Britain that "just like children, we will have to learn to share as we face perilous times" in an essay criticising the attitudes towards wealth that precipitated Brexit.

After such a stark warning, Hawking finished with a more galvanising message encouraging students to explore the mysteries of the universe not yet solved. "Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don't just give up," he said. 
 

Do you agree with Stephen Hawking that “Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth?” And should we start exploring other planets to set up future colony? Let’s know your views in the comments below. 

 

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Nishi Upadhyay BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL (SWASTHYA VHR)

We don''t need to worry so much because we are intelligent life and we have technology.

Onkarpreet Bhavan Vidyalaya

I agree. Its high time we need to think of our future survival.

Jayesh Vighre Hadas School

I jayeshvighre03@gmail.com. vigor complete agree with Stephen Hawking, humans have to find a new home or have to die here as we have polluted our house and now had to pay for it, Mars is an better option as a new house for survival of humans

Bhavana Jaison Atomic Energy Central School No 2

We can be optimistic . Let the time decide .

A.Shajitha Fathima Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

We have an idea to survive in Mars after thousand years. Now itself we have made some preparations to live our life there. So don''t worry about it.

DIWANSHI SHETIJA BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL (SWASTHYA VHR)

Being positive is the best answer to this query.

Aishwarya Iyer Deens Academy

Well, at the rate at which climatic conditions are growing worse, if we survive for anther 100 years also,it will be great. We must act fast, its already too late. If life needs to exist, we must find another planet where life can sustain.

Vajra Yalamanchili DDMS P.OBUL REDDY PUBLIC SCHOOL

we can live the next 1,000 years if we protect our environment and don''t destroy the wildlife.we also shouldn''t cut down the trees.

V.Ananya D.A.V. Public School

I don''t agree that humans have only 1000yrs left on earth because it has only been 1,00,000 yrs since the formation of homo sapiens . We still have got a long way to go and evolve before we become extinct .The conditions might become a bit worse to survive in 1000yrs but not as worse as extinction .

Raju kumar Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Time will decide everything ...

Snegha.L Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

The main reason why we start exploring other planets is that we defile our mother Earth.If we start to reduce pollution then there is no need to move in search of other planets.such messeges should kindle people''s conscious.If we don''t take this into a serious note then we have to pay the piper .Exploring other planets may improve the science field but why should we affect our planet and improve the science technology.

Noodhan gowrishankar Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

I would not blindly accept this because I believe earth can survive for more years by it''s present state. But still we should have this at the back of our minds coz future of human is becoming a big question mark. I believe in god and our tech. They won''t fail us at anytime.

Noodhan gowrishankar Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

We have views about proxima centauri the star near our solar system and the planet proxima B which is a part of the solar system of the star I mentioned above. It might serve as our future home. Whatever happens we would be prepared for it. I have the belief that we would make it.

Sharmeen Khan PADUA HIGH SCHOOL-MANKHURD

The universe is huge thing.By the time we''ll need to be alerted about the existence of humans , we will already be on another planet.

Sharmeen Khan PADUA HIGH SCHOOL-MANKHURD

The universe is huge thing.By the time we''ll need to be alerted about the existence of humans , we will already be on another planet.

R.Rithika Reddy JOHNSON GRAMMAR HIGH SCHOOL, ICSE

I completely agree with Stephen Hawking sir as it is absolutely true that the world will not survive after 1000 years. There are many reasons like the main one climatic changes, fighting among ourselves ( terrorism ) .

Faraz Khan summer fields school

no doubt.

Rabins Jena Kendriya vidyalaya afs avadi

If the world is going to be finish then only we are responsible for it. But it''s not too late planting more trees is the only solution for it.

RICHEAL MONTEIRO Other

Yes, I agree with the thought because the rise in temperature, decrease in water level, pollution, deforestation etc has already started to hollow the earth. People in many regions are experiencing water scarcity. We have already seen a glimpse of the beginning of global warming. Its time we should think about our future....

R Somesh Skanda BHARTI KRISHNA VIDYA VIHAR

Hope we could extend the years from thousand to two thousand or so if we take the issue serious and work on it

khushi sharma P OBUL REDDY PUBLIC SCHOOL

WHY NOT WE TRY TO TO MAKE THIS PLANET POLLUTION FREE INSTEAD OF POLLUTING ANOTHER PLANET !!!!!

Vihan R. Yalamanchili DDMS P.OBUL REDDY PUBLIC SCHOOL

Humans are a very intelligent species and I believe that humanity is going to survive the hardest of times. Yes, the quality of life on Earth would get deteriorated but humans would become a spacefaring species and set up colonies on other planets like Mars, Venus, etc.

Darshil Shah ST. XAVIERS - LOYOLLA -2 LOYOLLA 2

Human beings will surely find a way to overcome this problem in the upcoming years. Technological development is increasing day by day and it is the key to such problems.

Hiya Kilam global indian internatonal school

I surely agree with what Stephen Hawking said. According to me, we should try to save our planet first before exploring other planets for a future colony.

Hiya Kilam global indian internatonal school

I surely agree with what Stephen Hawking said. According to me, we should try to save our planet first before exploring other planets for a future colony.

Nishtha Delhi Public School

Stephen Hawking is right . We are not gonna live another 1000 years because we are increasing at high pace and the resources are limited . We need to explore new plants to save our species from extinction .

Mansi Borade PADUA HIGH SCHOOL-MANKHURD

Nice record.

Brenda Marshal PADUA HIGH SCHOOL-MANKHURD

I don''t know whether it''s true or not. But if yes this news is really shocking.

Pragyamita Basu B.D.M. International

Now since we have destroyed our Earth in a pretty fashion so we will have to pay for it now !!!!What else to do????

ROSHAN HASMUKHBHAI PARMAR PRAGATI ENGLISH PRIMARY SCHOOL

I AGREE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING AND ACCORDING TO ME WE SHOULD START EXPLORING OTHER PLANETS FOR FUTURE.

APARNA.V Amalorpavam Higher Secondary School - Puducherry

Yes ,I agree. Humans will survive here only for 1000 yrs.OK,let''s start to do good.

B. THANISH VARDHAN PON VIDYASHRAM

we should create another world , so that we can go and live there

Vishakha Bhalla BOSCO SR.SEC.SCHOOL( PASCHIM VIHAR)

future generations should take interest in such theories of cosmology and on ''life on other planets'' so that we can be prepared for upcoming conditions whether good or bad.

BHARATHY.K Amalorpavam Higher Secondary School - Puducherry

Let the time decide....Start doing good.

Palaash Agarwal DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL ROHINI

Stephen Hawking is partially right. Humans can''t survive for other 1000 years on Earth.But we shouldn''t go to the other planets and start exhausting resources there, as this would continue and hence all the useful material will vanish. On every planet trash would be left and nothing else. We should realize to stop such things before they affect the organisms on Earth. Instead of exhausting we should try to restore the resources and pledge to never repeat it.

Haya Naved FATHER AGNEL SCHOOL(GAUTAM NAGAR)

I agree with him. The increasing global warming and other climatic changes can lead us to change our homes. But I also feel that humans are intelligent enough to find a solution to this issue.

Pratham B. Shetty Samved School

I am vis-a-vis with this view of Stephen Hawking. Taking into account the scenarios and disasters done by humans, it is difficult to believe that Earth has endured it for so many centuries. To undo all this mishap is impossible. Finding suitable planets for human establishments may be the only way the human race shall survive. Moreover, Stephen Hawking, a well known intellectual man and his words shouldn''t go unheeded

Tanay sinha DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL (INDIRAPURAM)

I think the only way we can survive for more than 1000 years is by reducing the global pollution to a large level and atlast only way we can survive is by letting the time to decide

Aadrit Banerjee Apeejay School Salt Lake

I agree to Hawking''s words.... with increasing levels of pollution I guess the earth will not live long. Besides being optimistic I guess exploring other planets to set up future colonies will be helpful. And if success is achieved it would be just great.

Ankit Jha D.A.V. SCHOOL JANAKPURI

It''s good to worry that we cannot survive on the Mother Earth forever. There are many ways which can lead to the extinction of humanity, such solar flares, large volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, Gama-rays for bursting stars, meteorites, etc. But it is not satisfactory to claim that we can live here only for thousand years more. We should promote sustainable living , afterall whatever we are today is only because of this planet Earth, simultaneously we should explore other habitable planets

Navomi J.M. INTERNATIONAL SCH00L

In the present scenario, it can be said that the human race might extinct very soon. Overpopulation, ecological collapse, global warming, nuclear warfare and pandemics technological advancement in fields such as artificial intelligence, or biotechnology- all are scenarios of human extinction. Humans are an extremely intelligent and adaptable species. But, overpopulation has reduced civic amenities. This means, that humans will only be able to advance in technology for a limited period.

Debdutta Banerjee Apeejay School Salt Lake

If we think practically, Stephen Hawking is correct. We are the future of the earth. We would definitely find a way to save our dear Mother Earth. But we are the only reasons, which are causing harm to Earth. We should stop the pollution too. It''s our duty to save our planet! And we would!

Bhumika Sethi SACRED HEART SCHOOL

Humans were created for the earth and not the earth for us. However, with overpopulation and exploitation of our planet, we are ruining it to destruction. Thus, Stephen Hawking is very right in saying that we should start exploring the possibility of life on other planets for our future dwelling.

Mridhula Parthiban VELAMMAL VIDYALAYA WLB SCHOOL

I absolutely agree with Stephen hawking. Our earth is being polluted and may come to an end. We should learn how to protect our mankind and we should hope for the best. If this continues there will be a sure end. Astrophysicists should be able to discover new planets .

Mridhula Parthiban VELAMMAL VIDYALAYA WLB SCHOOL

I absolutely agree with Stephen hawking. Our earth is being polluted and may come to an end. We should learn how to protect our mankind and we should hope for the best. If this continues there will be a sure end. Astrophysicists should be able to discover new planets .

Prakash.B Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

Let''s think only about the present....!!!

Rabins Jena Kendriya vidyalaya afs avadi

We should not be worried of the future of the world. We have great scientist to reslove the ploblem. But it doesn ''t mean that we should ignore the prediction made by Stephen Hawking

makhdum shaikh ST MICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL-MAHIM

Yes because the rate of global warming is increasing day by day it is true that we will not live more than 1000 years

Khushi Goswami D.A.V Public School, Thane

time will tell us everything.we have made a mistake and definetly we will have to pay for it . i think mars is best option .we should have positive thoughts and hope for best

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