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There have been many apocalyptic predictions throughout human history,
with one of the oldest known examples stretching back almost 4,800
years. A writer lamented what they saw as declining morals among young
people, interpreting it as a sign of society's imminent downfall.

The majority of these dire warnings have come from religious leaders,
including Jewish commander Simon bar Giora who forecast the world's
end around 70AD, or South African minister Joshua Mhlakela who set the
date for last October. Most of these prophecies, however, have no
basis in science.

But one forecast made roughly 65 years ago has gained some credibility
among scientists. In November 1960, the scholarly journal Science
featured research from three University of Illinois academics who
cautioned about a possible doomsday scenario on Friday, November 13,
2026. It comes after Professor Stephen Hawking also predicted the date
of the apocalypse before his death.

Heinz von Foerster, Patricia M. Mora, and Lawrence W. Amiot reached
their disturbing conclusion about November 2026 after examining
patterns in Western civilization throughout the preceding hundred
years. Their catastrophic scenario didn't feature nuclear war, meteor
strikes or massive volcanic events, but rather a danger far more
difficult to prevent: overpopulation.

They determined that improvements in healthcare were driving an
explosive increase in worldwide population figures. Foerster, Mora and
Amiot forecast that the rising number of inhabitants on the planet
would "tend towards infinity" at some stage this year u resulting in a
scenario where food production simply cannot meet consumption needs.

In 1960, the world's population stood at roughly three billion, but as
we enter 2026, that figure has skyrocketed to more than eight billion,
showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Experts predict that
the turning point, when global population numbers start declining,
won't arrive until around 2080.

https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/experts-predict-date-world-end-1936329



Judith
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On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:59:06 -0400, Judith Latham
<judithlatham@gmx.com> wrote:

There have been many apocalyptic predictions throughout human history,
with one of the oldest known examples stretching back almost 4,800
years.

But will the shake machine at my local McDonald's be working tomorrow?
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On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:19:44 -0700
KlausSchadenfreude <klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote:

On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:59:06 -0400, Judith Latham
<judithlatham@gmx.com> wrote:

There have been many apocalyptic predictions throughout human
history, with one of the oldest known examples stretching back
almost 4,800 years.

But will the shake machine at my local McDonald's be working tomorrow?

Maybe not, but the frozen Coke one will.

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On 8/1/2026 1:19 PM, KlausSchadenfreude wrote:

On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:59:06 -0400, Judith Latham
<judithlatham@gmx.com> wrote:

There have been many apocalyptic predictions throughout human history,
with one of the oldest known examples stretching back almost 4,800
years.

But will the shake machine at my local McDonald's be working tomorrow?

Got news for you. The shake machines aren't broken. They're just a
PITA to take apart and clean which is why so often employees will tell
you they're broken. I heard that from a McDonald's employee.
--
Jill
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KlausSchadenfreude <klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote in news:nkas6l5n4nhgaml20sa85jpuv1p0u0llkp@Is.Rudy.Canoza.dead.yet.com:

On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:59:06 -0400, Judith Latham
<judithlatham@gmx.com> wrote:

There have been many apocalyptic predictions throughout human history,
with one of the oldest known examples stretching back almost 4,800
years.

But will the shake machine at my local McDonald's be working tomorrow?

No, and forget about the McFlurry too.

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On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:19:44 -0700, KlausSchadenfreude <klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote:

On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:59:06 -0400, Judith Latham
<judithlatham@gmx.com> wrote:

There have been many apocalyptic predictions throughout human history,
with one of the oldest known examples stretching back almost 4,800
years.

But will the shake machine at my local McDonald's be working tomorrow?

It's not looking promising.
--
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty was shot by ICE.
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On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:59:06 -0400
Judith Latham <judithlatham@gmx.com> wrote:

There have been many apocalyptic predictions throughout human history,
with one of the oldest known examples stretching back almost 4,800
years. A writer lamented what they saw as declining morals among young people, interpreting it as a sign of society's imminent downfall.

The majority of these dire warnings have come from religious leaders, including Jewish commander Simon bar Giora who forecast the world's
end around 70AD, or South African minister Joshua Mhlakela who set the
date for last October. Most of these prophecies, however, have no
basis in science.

But one forecast made roughly 65 years ago has gained some credibility
among scientists. In November 1960, the scholarly journal Science
featured research from three University of Illinois academics who
cautioned about a possible doomsday scenario on Friday, November 13,
2026. It comes after Professor Stephen Hawking also predicted the date
of the apocalypse before his death.

Heinz von Foerster, Patricia M. Mora, and Lawrence W. Amiot reached
their disturbing conclusion about November 2026 after examining
patterns in Western civilization throughout the preceding hundred
years. Their catastrophic scenario didn't feature nuclear war, meteor
strikes or massive volcanic events, but rather a danger far more
difficult to prevent: overpopulation.

They determined that improvements in healthcare were driving an
explosive increase in worldwide population figures. Foerster, Mora and
Amiot forecast that the rising number of inhabitants on the planet
would "tend towards infinity" at some stage this year rCo resulting in a scenario where food production simply cannot meet consumption needs.

In 1960, the world's population stood at roughly three billion, but as
we enter 2026, that figure has skyrocketed to more than eight billion, showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Experts predict that
the turning point, when global population numbers start declining,
won't arrive until around 2080.

https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/experts-predict-date-world-end-1936329

Judith

+1
Grist for thought, thx since everyone else bailed on the message here.
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On Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:59:06 -0400
Judith Latham <judithlatham@gmx.com> wrote:

There have been many apocalyptic predictions throughout human history,
with one of the oldest known examples stretching back almost 4,800
years. A writer lamented what they saw as declining morals among young people, interpreting it as a sign of society's imminent downfall.

The majority of these dire warnings have come from religious leaders, including Jewish commander Simon bar Giora who forecast the world's
end around 70AD, or South African minister Joshua Mhlakela who set the
date for last October. Most of these prophecies, however, have no
basis in science.

But one forecast made roughly 65 years ago has gained some credibility
among scientists. In November 1960, the scholarly journal Science
featured research from three University of Illinois academics who
cautioned about a possible doomsday scenario on Friday, November 13,
2026. It comes after Professor Stephen Hawking also predicted the date
of the apocalypse before his death.

Heinz von Foerster, Patricia M. Mora, and Lawrence W. Amiot reached
their disturbing conclusion about November 2026 after examining
patterns in Western civilization throughout the preceding hundred
years. Their catastrophic scenario didn't feature nuclear war, meteor
strikes or massive volcanic events, but rather a danger far more
difficult to prevent: overpopulation.

They determined that improvements in healthcare were driving an
explosive increase in worldwide population figures. Foerster, Mora and
Amiot forecast that the rising number of inhabitants on the planet
would "tend towards infinity" at some stage this year rCo resulting in a scenario where food production simply cannot meet consumption needs.

In 1960, the world's population stood at roughly three billion, but as
we enter 2026, that figure has skyrocketed to more than eight billion, showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Experts predict that
the turning point, when global population numbers start declining,
won't arrive until around 2080.

https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/experts-predict-date-world-end-1936329

Judith

Why the Equation No Longer Applies Today (one must hope)
Over 60 years later, the assumptions supporting the original equation
have changed dramatically. Although the global population has exceeded
eight billion, its rate of growth has slowed gradually.
In several parts of the world, social, economic, and educational shifts have led people to have fewer children.
These changes significantly alter the path that the original
mathematical model relied upon.
Modern Population Projections Paint a Different Picture
According to United Nations projections, the global population is anticipated to peak in the 2080s before starting a gradual decline. This revised outlook fundamentally undermines claims that the 1960 model still has predictive power today. Instead of racing toward infinity, population trends currently indicate stabilization and eventual contraction.
When Could Life on Earth Actually End?
For those looking for a scientifically grounded estimate of EarthrCOs true long-term future, modern research suggests far beyond the next century. Scientists from Toho University in Japan, working along with NASA researchers, have evaluated the future evolution of the Sun and EarthrCOs atmosphere.
Their simulations suggest that in almost one billion years, elevating solar radiation will strip oxygen from the atmosphere, evaporate the oceans, and increase surface temperatures beyond the limits of life.
Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com//news/international/us/did-mathematics-once-predict-the-end-of-the-world-on-friday-13th-november-2026/articleshow/126485691.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
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