The end of the world could come from various threats—some natural, others man-made. One major concern is an **asteroid impact**, which “could cause widespread destruction and lead to global starvation,” like the event that wiped out the dinosaurs.
**Artificial Intelligence gone rogue** is another fear. If AI systems operate without control, they might “cause accidental wars or collapse society.” Similarly, a **nuclear war** could lead to “global devastation and a nuclear winter,” severely damaging agriculture.
Nature also poses risks. A **supervolcanic eruption** could release massive ash clouds, triggering “a volcanic winter, famine, and economic collapse.” Pandemics are another threat—an unstoppable virus could “overwhelm healthcare systems and disrupt society.”
Long-term cosmic events like **the death of the Sun** (which “will eventually become a red giant and likely consume Earth”) and **wandering black holes** that could disrupt our orbit remind us how fragile life is. Climate change is more immediate—unchecked **global warming** could bring “extreme weather, migration, and rising sea levels.”
Finally, **alien invasion** and **magnetic pole reversal**, which might expose us to “dangerous solar radiation,” also appear in doomsday discussions.
Understanding these dangers helps us plan for humanity’s survival.