"It is impossible to avoid events that will wipe out the planet."
These words are among the predictions of the world before the death of world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking.
Hawking's probabilities are among the most voiced views on the future after the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
The scientist, who died at the age of 76, said that the events that will bring an end to our planet include cosmic events such as asteroid collisions, artificial intelligence, climate change, genetically modified viruses and nuclear wars.
In an interview with the BBC in 2016, Hawking said that the probability of a catastrophe in the world in one year is very low: "But this probability will increase over time and become almost certain over time, like a thousand, ten thousand years. Mankind must spread to the galaxy within this time. But in the next hundred years, we will not be able to have enough technology in space. Therefore, we must be very careful. "
Although the scientist was aware of the opportunities created by artificial intelligence, he did not forget to warn against their threats. He told the BBC in 2014 that the full development of artificial intelligence could bring an end to humanity. According to him, advanced forms of intelligent robots can be superior to humans.
Hawking thought that one of the biggest threats to life in the world would come from climate change: "The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement is alarming. Very close to the point of no return. "Donald Trump's move could pave the way for the world to resemble Venus, which has a temperature of 250 degrees and acid rain."
Hawking died on March 14, 2018 in England.
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