If you are interested in a fascinating tale about the end of the universe, I recommend you watch a recent Cool Worlds Lab video where Professor David Kipping narrates a version of the deep future where mankind is replaced by machines as they slowly expand into and consume the known universe.
The episode, titled Outlasting the Universe, is told via images from sci-fi television series and movies that you will immediately recognize. They are weaved together into a story about one possible future where the almost endless existence of our modified intelligence continues until the very end.
It is a mesmerizing video that may shift your thinking somewhat in terms of the role of humans versus our creations in the future.
Here are some comments from others who viewed the video:
- This might be the best sci-fi story I’ve ever seen. And it’s even rooted in true physics as we understand it right now. Amazing and powerful.
- As sad as the ending is, am I crazy for thinking the ending of all life will be actually beautiful? I wish these videos were hours long. So meditative, relaxing and informative.
- Beautifully written & eloquently spoken, to a backdrop of some of my favourite sci-fi movies! Thank you for this poignant & thought provoking video.
If you have 20 minutes, I suggest you sit back and watch the universe unwind.
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