Stephen Hawking, one of the greatest minds of our time, reshaped our understanding of black holes, the universe, and time. Beyond his scientific discoveries, he warned of major threats to humanity’s survival, including climate change, artificial intelligence, nuclear war, and engineered viruses.

Hawking predicted that by 2600, Earth could become unlivable due to overpopulation and rising energy demands. Climate change could lead to extreme weather, food shortages, and mass migrations. Unchecked AI could surpass human intelligence and spiral out of control, while nuclear war and bioengineered viruses could trigger global disasters.

However, Hawking believed humanity could still avoid catastrophe through action: reducing carbon emissions, regulating AI, preventing nuclear conflict, and safely managing biological research. His warnings were not meant to incite fear but to inspire urgent global cooperation.

By listening to his insights, we have a chance to build a safer, more sustainable future for generations to come.