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It's the end of the world as we know it, per a physicist's 1960 prediction

Ars Technica • Fri, 13 Nov 2026

It's the end of the world as we know it, per a physicist's 1960 prediction

Heinz von Foerster thought population would grow exponentially and "squeeze" us all to death.

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Heinz von Foerster thought population would grow exponentially and "squeeze" us all to death.

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Heinz von Foerster thought population would grow exponentially and "squeeze" us all to death.

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https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/11/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-per-a-physicists-1960-prediction/