Comments on: Machines that “Destroy” the Earth (Nov, 1946)

By: Aramis

Aramis — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:31:25 +0000

None of you posted this?

Really?

Bendarr — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:35:47 +0000

never mind, I just noticed someone (stannus) posted that site earlier. My apologies.

Bendarr — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:34:49 +0000

An interesting site containing a variety of end of the Earth scenarios:

Slightly dated in a couple of things but none the less fascinating reading. Hope that you enjoy.

Emcha — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:44:57 +0000

End is near, it’s crystal clear…

jayessell — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:45:28 +0000

Stannous
Does Grey Goo count?
What if the von Neumann machines were nanotechnology?
http://www.exitmundi.nl/graygoo.htm
Entire site:
http://www.exitmundi.nl/exitmundi.htm

Stannous — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:30:46 +0000

My favorite is #2: Destroy the earth by creating self-replicating von Neumann machines that use up the planet to build more and more of themselves.

jayessell — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:19:43 +0000

Thanks to the Apollo laser reflectors, we now know the moon is receding from the Earth about an inch per year.

Man… that’s some zoning law that prevents new buildings in New York City for 5 billion years!

Do they have similar shows today?
If so, they’d include Gamma Ray Bursts, Black Holes and Spontaneous Existance Failure.

There’s a website for that, I’ll post it soon.

Alabander Modul — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:56:09 +0000