Stephen Hawking says Mankind has 1,000 years to escape Earth

http://rt.com/news/earth-hawking-mankind-escape-702/

"We must continue to go into space for humanity. If you understand how the universe operates, you control it in a way," Professor Hawking said, adding that "we won't survive another 1,000 years without escaping our fragile planet."

Maybe the USA cut NASA funding too soon? I call mars!

He's right. There will definetly come a time when this becomes an issue. I love space exploration and scientific discoveries.

Space colonization is extremely resource intensive, in particular for rare metals, water and energy. 1, 000 years before we run out of sufficient resources to do that sounds incredibly optimistic considering that many of our metals, fuels and other resources like even clean water have estimated lifespans measured in decades.

I'm surprised he said 1000 years. Mind you, in that time we may find ways to reverse the damage we have done to the planet. That's a massive amount of time considering the rate at which technology is advancing. We'll have to leave this planet eventually though.

I can' t say I' m surprised considering the rate at which we exploit our planet' s resources and damage its atmosphere. I would guess 1000 years will be enough to find a permanent new home.

Thankfully I'll be dead long before this happens so it isn't an issue for me.

Man I hate these Stephen Hawking news. Everytime he opens his mouth, people go crazy and treat it like absolute truth. I remember a year back here at Gamespot, someone made post going like: "Stephen Hawking says there might be aliens" and people were like: WAIT IF STEPHEN HAWKINGS SAID SO THEN WELL THEN THERE MIGHT BE ALIENS! WHAT A GENIUS!

I'm surprised he said 1000 years. Mind you, in that time we may find ways to reverse the damage we have done to the planet. That's a massive amount of time considering the rate at which technology is advancing. We'll have to leave this planet eventually though.

October_Tide

To leave this planet would no doubt require resources far beyond that of one Country. Before we can even start to build anything worth sending into space in hopes of colinisation, we would need to come together, united as one group. With the world and it's nuclear bombs and all the wars going on, I can't see that happeing just yet. 

I agree with him. It's s shame I won't live to see us move to Mars though. :( I'd love to go into space.MonoSilver

[QUOTE="MonoSilver"]I agree with him. It's s shame I won't live to see us move to Mars though. :( I'd love to go into space.KungfuKitten

We won't survive another 1000 years? I'm calling bull$*** on that.MrGeezer

I think he was implying that we'll continue to use up Earth's resources/harm the planet in that time.

I think there's a bit of truth to his words, but each time we get this gloom and doom news, it's never as bad as it seems, or we make changes that improve the situation a bit.

[QUOTE="MrGeezer"]We won't survive another 1000 years? I'm calling bull$*** on that.jimkabrhel

I think he was implying that we'll continue to use up Earth's resources/harm the planet in that time.

I think there's a bit of truth to his words, but each time we get this gloom and doom news, it's never as bad as it seems, or we make changes that improve the situation a bit.

and he has less then 30 to escape his ignorance.

and he has less then 30 to escape his ignorance.

GrayF0X786

I'd say much less than that

Though one could question the time period he mentioned, this sort of thing should come as no surprise to anyone. Population size and lack of space/resources will make expanding out from earth essential to our species survival. SaintLeonidas

Is that really more feasible than fixing our problems here?thegerg

I though we produced more then enough food to feed everyone on the planet multiple times over. I thought the barriers to avoid famine involved politics more then anything else. 

I'm a little surprised it is that long. We definitely have to move out into space and colonize. It's the next logical step.

Man I hate these Stephen Hawking news. Everytime he opens his mouth, people go crazy and treat it like absolute truth. I remember a year back here at Gamespot, someone made post going like: "Stephen Hawking says there might be aliens" and people were like: WAIT IF STEPHEN HAWKINGS SAID SO THEN WELL THEN THERE MIGHT BE ALIENS! WHAT A GENIUS!

 

xWoW_Rougex

well, his opinion on such matters is certainly more valuable than anyone here in gs, so it's not surprising that people gravitate to what he says

1000 years for humans to peace off of earth seems like a good estimate--but then again, who knows where technology will be at that point?

[QUOTE="GrayF0X786"]

and he has less then 30 to escape his ignorance.

HoolaHoopMan

1000 years? That's really generous.Zeviander

[QUOTE="Zeviander"]1000 years? That's really generous.Rich3232

We're hardy, we'll live through a lot of shit.

[QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"]Though one could question the time period he mentioned, this sort of thing should come as no surprise to anyone. Population size and lack of space/resources will make expanding out from earth essential to our species survival. Jd1680a

Sure, we can put it off for a few hundred years then.

Good thing I'll be long dead by then.Commander-Gree

Where would we go?

[QUOTE="Ace6301"]Assuming we don't find any amazing new technology I think he's being kind of generous. There's really no point in putting this off anyway, we know the earth isn't going to cut it forever so may as well perfect the tech before we're really pressed for time. thegerg

There's nothing to worry about GOD won't let us go extinct

Where would we go?

MakeMeaSammitch

Mars is our best shot.  Or if we get a good enough ship, some people can take a one way trip to another system

He's pretty smart picking 1000 years since none of us will be around to see if he's wrong or not.CursedChamp