What numbers model humanity's survival this century?

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An Update:

We, the people, should not be fooled by the so-called deterrence theory/doctrine or MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) of nukes... The possession of nukes is evil/extremely foolish/madness, and they do not deter/prevent wars. Nukes cause unimaginable destruction/harm when a war escalates with their use or with the use of other weapons of mass destruction.

Nuclear-armed states (countries/nations) refuse to destroy their very deadly nuclear arsenals (nukes), but instead, they are modernizing their nukes for an inevitable nuclear war in the near future.

Maintaining or achieving peace between states is so difficult because our world has become a very competitive/hostile race for wealth, power, and influence/coercion.

And therefore, we, the people, should expect states to prepare for war or engage in war...

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FYB (For Your Benefit): 10 Ways to Have Happiness Back in Your Depressing World

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A Very Profound and Timeless Quote by Pope Francis:

"Jesus was born poor, lived poor, and died poor."

Why was the life of Jesus so profound and timeless? This is a very important question that everyone should try to answer. Godspeed!

Big Hint: Pope Francis suggested that we should do good...

WHAT IS YOUR ANSWER?

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Question: What can you live without?

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An Update:

We, the people, should not be fooled by the so-called deterrence theory/doctrine or MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) of nukes... The possession of nukes is evil/extremely foolish/madness, and they do not deter/prevent wars. Nukes cause unimaginable destruction/harm when a war escalates with their use or with the use of other weapons of mass destruction.

Nuclear-armed states (countries/nations) refuse to destroy their very deadly nuclear arsenals (nukes), but instead, they are modernizing their nukes for an inevitable nuclear war in the near future.

Maintaining or achieving peace between states is so difficult because our world has become a very competitive/hostile race for wealth, power, and influence/coercion.

And therefore, we, the people, should expect states to prepare for war or engage in war...

End of War (Conflict)

The end of war is the end of humanity.
To be human is a constant state of uncertainty and a constant state of conflict.
That conflict could be against self, others, or nature.
There is no human survival without war.
Wow! What a paradox!

But humanity is more than war...
No!
Humans are programmed primarily for war.

And all wars do end eventually.
The end of war is the end of humanity.
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Fire and Ice
by Poet Robert Frost

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

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Watch: "Racing Extinction,
2023 · 1 hr 34 min,
TV-14,
Documentary:
Scientists predict that humanity’s footprint on the planet may cause the loss of 50% of all species by the end of the century. But hope is not extinct, and things can change for the better with your help. Godspeed!"

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What should the journey of human life be about?

"Ideally, it should be a journey from light (wisdom) to more light and from peace to more peace. Godspeed!"

"What is the main point of life?

All life forms have one essential purpose: survival. This is even more important than reproduction."

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On the Nature of War and Peace

To gain the high ground in war,
Lies galore are told.
Damned lies and statistics are told.
And fatal lies are also told.

For peace to prevail, the truth must be told to save countless lives and prevent unimaginable destruction.

Time is of the essence.

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“Now I have become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” -- Robert Oppenheimer.

FYI: The end of war poem (above) suggests the final war waged by humans will destroy humanity and most life on Earth. Moreover, the very dire effects of climate change, natural/human disasters, etc. will make matters worse...

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Some Food For Thought: The Timeless Story of Two Competitors (Wolves):

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, unhealthy fear, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, ego, etc.

"The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, wisdom, prudence, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, faith, fear of the Lord God's wrath for evil deeds, etc."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed." -- Anonymous.

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For the sake of peace and unity, let us always be mindful of our common humanity and not our many less important differences. Godspeed!

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FYI: HOW TO KNOW GOD EXISTS: Solid Reasons To Believe In GOD, Discover Truth, And Find Meaning In Your Life

Remark: Our open world implies the existence of Lord GOD. Amen!

Relevant Reference Link:. Our world is not a closed system?

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What should the journey of human life be about?

"Ideally, it should be a journey from light (wisdom) to more light and from peace to more peace. Godspeed!"

"What is the main point of life?

All life forms have one essential purpose: survival. This is even more important than reproduction."

FYB: PEACE IS THE WAY

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FYB: Please be mindful that there's no permanent separation from Lord GOD or from Lord GOD's will. Godspeed!

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Watch: "Racing Extinction,
2023 · 1 hr 34 min,
TV-14,
Documentary:
Scientists predict that humanity’s footprint on the planet may cause the loss of 50% of all species by the end of the century. But hope is not extinct, and things can change for the better with your help. Godspeed!"

FYI: Study finds human-driven mass extinction is eliminating entire branches of the tree of life.

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Important Question with an Answer:

What can we say about the rise and fall of humans?

First of all, humans (apex predators) are animals who slaughter animals.

Secondly, the optimist would say, “we, humans, are close to falling off the cliff (a confluence of multiple disasters).”

Thirdly, the realist would say, “we, humans, are in a free fall from that cliff, and all humans have not hit bottom (extinction) yet.”

Go figure!

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Remarks: The effects of global warming and climate change are becoming more dire.

Possession and the use of WMDs are becoming more dire.

The general dehumanization of people, the systematic abuse and destruction of civil/human rights, and the mass killings and the mass incarcerations of humans are becoming more dire.

The spread of hate, harmful propaganda/misinformation/disinformation, violence, wars, poverty, homelessness/migrant crisis, hunger, diseases, environmental disasters are becoming more dire.

The effects of the current sixth extinction on Earth are becoming more dire.

There are disasters galore! Go figure!

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Oops! Humans (apex predators) are animals that slaughter animals...

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Remark: The most dangerous game is human...

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It is not wealth, power, nor knowledge that will save at most the top ten percent (eight hundred million humans, more or less) by 2100.

Only God's grace and wisdom can prevent the complete extinction of humans on Earth. Right?