His warnings may surprise you as they are far beyond the realms of the mainstream beliefs that human civilization may well be ended by global warming.
Firstly, Hawking is fiercely wary of strong artificial intelligence (AI); Hawking strongly believes AI that exudes intelligence equal to or exceeding that of a human could destroy the human race, and was one of many scientists who wrote an open letter warning of the risks (as well as the benefits) of AI.
Suddenly, all of those futuristic movies showing the destruction of humans by robots don’t seem as far-fetched, do they? The Terminator, Minority Report, Transformers, Wall-E, Austin Powers, The Matrix, Star Wars; were these movie directors sending us a message?
Hawking believes our aggressive nature could result in catastrophic events that could end human civilization, such as a major nuclear war that could end all civilization and extinct the human race.
With increasingly violent movies, video games and, in general, more violent behaviors within our current human civilization, sadly backed up by increasingly violent crime statistics, we would have to agree that human aggression is a major cause for concern.
Could it only be a matter of time before the horrific trend of bullied teenagers opening fire on their schools escalates when these psychopathic adults decide to go one step further and bomb the whole world?
Hawking believes that if intelligent alien life does indeed exist, it likely won’t be friendly towards humans, and could aim at conquering and colonizing whatever planets they visit.
With so many alien movies release, many people believe this is the government’s way of familiarizing us with the fact that aliens are, in fact, real and will try and wipe out our human race. But, will these aliens be green bug-eyed monsters or will they look just like you and I? We can’t help but visualize those scenes from The Men In Black movies…
We’d love to hear your opinion on which of the above you think is the biggest threat to the human race; or perhaps even a fourth threat that has not yet been identified?
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Whilst such strictly scientific thoughts are interesting to mull over, the spiritual aspect is always lacking.Human endeavor is well supported by those in spirit which gives us superiority over artificial Intelligence. Where warring is concerned, this is Earthly nonsense, largely conducted by the United States (gun-slinging in America and around the world) and even extending into star-wars films! But ETs who can successfully space-travel KNOW spiritual science and spirituality! Our group converses with ETs and I am convinced they have friendly intent. WE ARE THE PROBLEM! Whilst we have been irresponsible with nuclear weapons, we are advised from spirit that there will NOT be a nuclear cataclysm ... we have been guided and spared that. So I conclude that those of us who care and our powerful links with spirit realms and life's prevailing purpose will keep us safe. I would add that we have some most ignorant politicians and money-hoarders on the planet at present and there will be some very necessary changes.
Noo.. they are probably able to travel space because they aren't dumb, and believe in spirituality. They are scientific beings.. "Religion" and "spirituality' are what is holding earth back. Religion is a plague holding us back.
I am pretty sure a droid with a gun wouldn't give a F about how spiritual you are. Just like a person with a gun wouldn't give a crap about your spirituality.
Thank you for your humanity & higher purpose.
We are our own worst enemies. All evil (agression, pollution, envy, war) stems from just one trait: Greed. And it is greed that will be our Nemesis.
You presented interesting ideas from Hawking...unfortunately, he is not the first one to share these concerns. Milton wrote "it's better to rule in hell than to serve in heaven". We cannot ignore that an elite group has been manipulating our civilization for a very long time. This group is worldwide and does not even bother to hide their activity. We are too blind, lazy and even stupid to notice. The very issues Hawking cites are elements of a plan they are using that goes back several before the beginning of the last century. Do your own homework to find the truth of that. I will look forward to what you have to say about this. Thank you.
If the third case happens and we get to be qonquered we whould probably be sold as intergalactic pets :P
I think before the nuclear bombs go off, the economic stability of a country should be considered as a catalyst. Countries who have not devalued their currency will be in a stronger position to dominate those who are in heavy debt. I listen to what Mr. Hawkings proposes and pray we smarten up and soon.
Except the same families own all central banking systems in the world except from Iran, Korea and Cuba.
By controlling the money they also control the country. Since these central banks issue out money at interest rates your country is always in debt.