1960 doomsday forecast set world's end for November 13, 2026

A 1960 paper predicted that unchecked population growth would end the world on November 13, 2026. As the date arrives, commentators draw lessons from the failed forecast for today's scientists.

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2026-11-11 14:22 · The Conversation AI (US)
Why the doomsday prediction of 1960 matters today

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