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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026 · 5 MIN

What If You Traveled Five Billion Years Into the Future?

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

The Sun has begun its red giant phase, expanding like an overheated plasma-filled balloon. It's about to consume Mercury, then epicly engulf Venus, and eventually, swallow Earth. Even now, it is broiling our planet to bone-scorching temperatures. This is Earth five billion years from now. But how did we get here? Let's take a journey through time. Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and go deeper with the What If community. The What If BookArticles JOIN THE COMMUNITY DiscordWhatsAppInstagramTwitter/XFacebook SUPPORT WHAT IF MerchJoin this channel for exclusive perksPatreon MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN Aperture – Philosophy & PsychologyHow to Survive – Survival Science Brand partnerships & collaborations Produced by Underknown #evolution #timetravel #future #science #technology #Sun #redgiant #Mercury #Venus #Earth See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69f8df60a218b2966eac6447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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