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Keo Satellite: A Time Capsule for Future Discoveries
TLDR The Keo satellite, a time capsule containing various items and messages, will be launched into space and orbit the Earth for 50,000 years, providing future generations with information about life on Earth. It is hoped that the satellite will contribute to our understanding of the past and the potential survival of our civilization in the face of catastrophic events.
Timestamped Summary
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The Keo satellite, originally conceived in 1994, is a time capsule that will be launched into space and contains various items, including a CD of Earth, Wind, and Fire, and allows people to submit their own messages.
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A time capsule satellite called Keo will be launched into space and orbit the Earth for 50,000 years, with the hope that it will be discovered in the future and provide information about life on Earth.
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By 2050, ocean acidification could kill off most coral reefs, 400 bird species could become endangered or extinct due to deforestation and people eating them, and there will likely be an additional 3,200 to 5,200 heat-related deaths per year in Australia.
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In order to ensure our survival in the face of catastrophic events, our civilization must advance fast enough to become a type one civilization capable of harnessing all available non-harmful energy sources.
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In order to ensure our survival on Earth, we must advance to become a type one civilization capable of harnessing all available energy sources and controlling natural disasters, and potentially become post-human or reach a type two or three civilization.
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In the future, if we become a type one civilization, we could stave off ecological disaster and potentially achieve interstellar travel, but there is also the possibility of warfare and self-destruction leading to our demise.
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In 50,000 years, humans may no longer exist or have evolved significantly, and the Earth's axial procession could cause drastic changes in the seasons, potentially leading to an ice age.
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Mass extinction events, such as impact events, gas-related events, and super volcanoes, have occurred throughout Earth's history, wiping out a significant portion of living species.
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The hosts conclude the podcast by encouraging listeners to send feedback and explore more future-related topics on the HowStuffWorks website.
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