What will the Earth look like in 5,000 years?

Gerald · 12-21-10, 10:19 PM

Human technology has advanced significantly over the past 5,000 years, and the Earth bears the scars to prove it. We've altered the landscape, the climate and the biological diversity. We've erected skyscrapers for the living and colossal tombs for the dead. Perhaps most important, we've learned to harness a portion of the planet's energy, but we still thirst for so much more power.This insatiable appetite for energy will continue to chart the course of human civilization in the 5,000 years to come. As a result, it will also dictate what Earth will look like in A.D. 7010.In 1964, Russian astrophysicist Nicolai Kardashev theorized that a civilization's technical advancement directly correlates to the amount of energy its citizens can manipulate. Along these lines, he defined three classifications for advanced civilizations in the galaxy:

Type I civilizations are masters of planetary energy, meaning that they can harness the sum energy of an entire world.

Type II civilizations can summon the power of an entire star system.

Type III civilizations command energy on a galactic scale.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/env...5000-years.htm

Ducimus · 12-21-10, 10:23 PM

The way things are going this day and age, we'll be like this later on:

Gerald · 12-21-10, 10:26 PM

I agree...

Castout · 12-21-10, 10:55 PM

Me too

August · 12-21-10, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

The way things are going this day and age, we'll be like this later on:

Later on? That looks like Detroit just last week.

kiwi_2005 · 12-22-10, 12:06 AM

whats the point of them thinking it up in the first place none of us today will be around to see it.

The last days will be rumors of war then the BIG one will come. Another sign is knowlegde will increase. Think about that. for a couple of 1000 years man lived like a hunter gatherer then the last 100yrs knowledge has increased the horse and cart became obsolete. World War III is not far off, out of the 6 billion people living today only 2 billion will survive. All thus will happen in our generation.

Just saying. Kiwi is not a prophet

Castout · 12-22-10, 12:28 AM

Speaking of biblical prophecies I'm more concerned about the severe persecution that's coming.

I'd prefer war than persecution. At least in war you have more than one side fighting against the other. Sure more people will die in war but at least they are not going to suffer in years.

kiwi_2005 · 12-22-10, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Castout

Speaking of biblical prophecies I'm more concerned about the severe persecution that's coming.

I'd prefer war than persecution. At least in war you have more than one side fighting against the other. Sure more people will die in war but at least they are not going to suffer in years.

You make a good point Castout.

12-21-10, 10:19 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	What will the Earth look like in 5,000 years? Human technology has advanced significantly over the past 5,000 years, and the Earth bears the scars to prove it. We've altered the landscape, the climate and the biological diversity. We've erected skyscrapers for the living and colossal tombs for the dead. Perhaps most important, we've learned to harness a portion of the planet's energy, but we still thirst for so much more power.This insatiable appetite for energy will continue to chart the course of human civilization in the 5,000 years to come. As a result, it will also dictate what Earth will look like in A.D. 7010.In 1964, Russian astrophysicist Nicolai Kardashev theorized that a civilization's technical advancement directly correlates to the amount of energy its citizens can manipulate. Along these lines, he defined three classifications for advanced civilizations in the galaxy: Type I civilizations are masters of planetary energy, meaning that they can harness the sum energy of an entire world. Type II civilizations can summon the power of an entire star system. Type III civilizations command energy on a galactic scale. http://science.howstuffworks.com/env...5000-years.htm __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-21-10, 10:26 PM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I agree... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Me too __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

12-22-10, 12:06 AM	#6
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	whats the point of them thinking it up in the first place none of us today will be around to see it. The last days will be rumors of war then the BIG one will come. Another sign is knowlegde will increase. Think about that. for a couple of 1000 years man lived like a hunter gatherer then the last 100yrs knowledge has increased the horse and cart became obsolete. World War III is not far off, out of the 6 billion people living today only 2 billion will survive. All thus will happen in our generation. Just saying. Kiwi is not a prophet __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

12-22-10, 12:28 AM	#7
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Speaking of biblical prophecies I'm more concerned about the severe persecution that's coming. I'd prefer war than persecution. At least in war you have more than one side fighting against the other. Sure more people will die in war but at least they are not going to suffer in years. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

12-21-10, 10:23 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	The way things are going this day and age, we'll be like this later on: