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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

42: MIT Computer Predicts the World Will End in 2040 - First Signs Appear in 2020

Jun 26, 2022 · 11m
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  • Isaac Newton predicted world's end around 2060; MIT computer in 1973 predicted life as known will end around 2040
  • MIT model predicted first signs of collapse would appear in 2020, with some predictions matching subsequent events
  • Scientists treat findings seriously despite inherent limitations in predictive modeling and study reliability

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