Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Canadian Prepper & Brian Keating: Will Humans Soon Go EXTINCT? (#372)
Nov 29, 2023
Canadian Prepper, an educational YouTuber, joins Brian Keating to discuss the possibility of human extinction and why we are fascinated by end times. They explore different types of civilizations, the Fermi paradox, and the great filter, raising questions about our future and potential longevity in the universe.
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- The Kardashev Scale classifies civilizations based on their ability to harness energy, raising questions about our current Type 0 status and the possibility of encountering other civilizations through Fermi's paradox and the great filter.
- Humans are captivated by the origin and end of the universe, reflecting our curiosity to understand the fundamental nature of reality and our fascination with the concept of time.
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The Kardashev Scale and Harnessing Energy
The Kardashev Scale classifies civilizations based on their ability to harness energy. A Type 1 civilization can harness all the energy available on its home planet, while a Type 2 civilization can harness all the energy from its star. A Type 3 civilization can harness the energy from every star in its galaxy. We are currently a Type 0 civilization, as we do not harness all the energy available on Earth. The scale raises the question of why we haven't encountered other civilizations, known as Fermi's paradox. Some believe that civilizations may destroy themselves with their own technology or reach a great filter that prevents their advancement.
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