EPISODE · Apr 22, 2021 · 34 MIN
How it Ends: The Most Likely Extinction Events
from Midnight Facts for Insomniacs · host Shane Rogers
Like it or not, the earth has an expiration date. Billions of years from now the sun will expand and swallow the planets of our solar system...but there’s no guarantee humanity will even make it that far. So what are the most likely end-time scenarios? Will the end of civilization come at our own hands via nuclear conflict or rogue Artificial Intelligence? Or will nature take us out via plagues or asteroids or super-volcanoes? Listen along for a final countdown... ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at [email protected] ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM
What this episode covers
Like it or not, the earth has an expiration date. Billions of years from now the sun will expand and swallow the planets of our solar system...but there’s no guarantee humanity will even make it that far. So what are the most likely end-time scenarios? Will the end of civilization come at our own hands via nuclear conflict or rogue Artificial Intelligence? Or will nature take us out via plagues or asteroids or super-volcanoes? Listen along for a final countdown... ~Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content.~Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD~Send Shane and Duncan a message at [email protected]~Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word.~Follow us on INSTAGRAM
NOW PLAYING
How it Ends: The Most Likely Extinction Events
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Apr 22, 2026 ·87m
Apr 14, 2026 ·104m
Mar 17, 2026 ·83m
Mar 10, 2026 ·88m