How long would it take us to destroy our world? 1,2,3,...centuries ?

Question

I am very much worried about the future of our world. Human action has already disturbed the natural balance that has been existed for millions of years.And it happened very recently distorting everything(health, environment, resources,climate,etc) Do you think that we have a future in this world?

Answer 1

Nuclear weapons could accomplish world destruction in a matter of minutes.

Answer 2

This "natural balance" that you talk about is total fiction. The world constantly changes. Always has. And it will continue to change, with or without human intervention.



Countless species that had existed before humans ever existed are now extinct. Most people understand the concept of "survival of the fittest," but ignore the obvious implication of that. The less fit species died off or were killed off - often by other species.



If you look at climate data for the last 6000 years, you'll see "natural" changes in temperature that far exceed anything that man will ever cause. You can't look at the data and call what man has done "sudden." And the composition of the atmosphere was also very different a million years ago. Some changes are for the better.



It's very easy to ignore science and declare judgement on mankind. Just as you may be skeptical of what I say, when you listen to claims about the environment, try to think independently and resist accepting bold claims without questioning the data and checking for alternative explanations.



I don't think man's greatest threats come from the changing environment. As others have alluded, man's self-destruction will likely be more direct than through the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But I don't think nuclear weapons are likely to end mankind. Biological weapons are a bigger threat.

Answer 3

Humans are ever evolving and continually learning creatures. And, humans have been marvelously resilient, adaptable to changes, and concerned for their own well being.



Not every human being is a scientist. Most human beings are probably of the "plain ole joe" type -- they have average intelligence, they work, they eat, they play, and they sleep. When guided properly they respond in appropriate ways.



Educating a culture, a nation, let alone an entire globe of people is an enormous task -- some still cannot read and write.



However, I have confidence in humanity. I believe human existence will continue because humans WANT to continue.

Answer 4

if we keep our current routines up (driving polluting cars, using huge factories, releasing chemicals, cutting trees, etc.), i'll say between 100 to 200 years

Answer 5

u need 1 second for that if u ll use nuclear bomb