2012 doomsday

[aircommando13]

Just curious about what you guys think about the prediction of 2012 being the end of the world. I usually dont believe in stuff like tht, but after some research i have found some amusing results.

As many of you know the Mayan calender ends December 21 2012. This is not a random date that they chose for kicks. First off their predicitions of solar equinoxes and eclipses are so accurate that today they are only off by 33 seconds, thousands of years later. So it's a pretty good guess that whatever the end of the world is predicted to be about, it's going to involve the sun.

Many people dismiss this because scientists have told us countless times, that the sun is only about halfway through it's main sequence stage, and it's not likely to blow until another 4 billion years. However, in August of 2006, a reverse polarity sunspot was seen on the sun, signifying the progression towards solar maximum, where solar activity, like solar flares, magnetic storms etc. is at it's height.

Ironically the progression takes about 5.5 years, and do the math and you'll see that it occurs roughly around the end of the year 2012. When it comes to the sun, the Mayans have been 99% accurate every time. Let's hope this is one of those 1%.

[Alathald]

It's a common misconception that 12-21-2012 is the "end" of the Mayan calendar, well it is the end in the sense that December 31 is the end of the Gregorian calendar, but that doesn't mean the end, just a new beginning...the quack that got that whole apocalypse now thing going is this guy and it took off because people love to believe doomsday prophecies.

The Mayan calendar is extreme accurate as far as the day goes but that doesn't mean the prophecies are accurate. They are somewhat vague (like a good prophecy should be) and people only latch onto the ones that came 'true' dismissing everything else and twisting things to fit what they want it to say (sound familiar?).

As for the solar cycle, a full solar cycle happens in around 11 years, every 11 years...every once in a while one of those solar flares knocks out a satellite but all we really have to worry about is a few extra UV rays and maybe not being able to pick up our favorite radio station. The only two wavelength spectrums the atmosphere lets through are the radio spectrum and the slightly infrared to ultraviolet spectrum. So don't worry about it unless you have satellite tv (and even then, don't)

You said it right in the beginning, these are amusing results, nothing more. Though I'd be careful what you do with your money because a lot of people do believe it's the end of the world as we know it and while I feel fine, they might freak and...well good chance there may be a dip in the stock market surrounding that time...I have WAY too many hobbies/interests...

[dicecca112]

if they couldn't predict that an incoming invading army was going to wipe them out, they are not going to predict the end of the world. The "End of the World" for them was when they were wipped out. As for the sun, there would be in incredible increase in size, mass and energy output of the sun before it goes boom. That hasn't happened.

[martini161]

I have WAY too many hobbies/interests...

LOL really?

[KnightRid]

Thats just when the aliens come back and give us the Stargate.

Mike

if someone could predict the future, why not get rich from it - lottery drawings, sports betting, etc ;) Even the Mayans could have used it to get chicks or corn or something.

[kappage]

Thats just when the aliens come back and give us the Stargate.

Mike

if someone could predict the future, why not get rich from it - lottery drawings, sports betting, etc ;) Even the Mayans could have used it to get chicks or corn or something.

What do you mean come back? ive already got two one in the living room and one in the garage just incase the other gets stolen. And that Asgard beaming device makes getting to the shops a hell of alot quicker!

[stopthekilling77]

And that Asgard beaming device makes getting to the shops a hell of alot quicker!

Man, Thor told me I was the only one getting these kinds of deals

[XstollieX]

And that Asgard beaming device makes getting to the shops a hell of alot quicker!

Man, Thor told me I was the only one getting these kinds of deals

He told me the same damn thing. I'm gonna have to have a little talk to him about his deception of us!

[geokilla]

Didn't read the posts, but I don't believe it. I believe someone said the same thing about Y2K, and whopee, it's 2009.

I did hear that there is going to be a meteor or comet striking Earth by 2012 or something.

[w00fd06]

Didn't read the posts, but I don't believe it. I believe someone said the same thing about Y2K, and whopee, it's 2009.

yeah, it does sound a bit like y2k. this however, has more evidence behind it... errr, predictions, that is

but as others have said, if pessimists want something, they may force it, remove the opposing evidence and look solely at the evidence suggesting their idea.

as for me, i think that the world isn't in, well, exactly "great" condition as of now, and the exponentially growing population and climate doesn't help that *~*.

let's all hope for the best, though ^_^!!!

[vbironchef]

aircommando13, Let's hope that the conflict between Russia and Georgia doesn't get to out of hand. If the U.S.A. gets in the middle everybody is in deep trouble. I/we don't need this ever.

[bmaverick]

Like anyone really cares if it ends or not. They will live each day like as unto the rest. Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow you will ______ . (Whatever)

[InspectahACE]

Couldn't we just call the GhostBusters if there's somethin strange happening? I mean...they did save the world twice didn't they? once from that Zool lookin girl who looked like a guy...and the other from that long haired hippie dude?

[martini161]

i think diehard has saved it more times. what is he on, like 7 now?

[DMB2000uk]

Yeah but he's waaaaay too old for this s**t.

Dan

[martini161]

Yeah but he's waaaaay too old for this s**t.

Dan

lol how true

[stev]

I like this cartoon instead

[vicaphit]

06/06/06 was supposed to be the end, 09/09/99 was supposed to be the end, 12/12/12 is supposed to be the end. I am sure someone will claim that 11/11/11 will be the end, or 1/1/11.

Who cares? When the world ends, there will be no reason to live anyway? Why try to save yourself?

[martini161]

06/06/06 was supposed to be the end, 09/09/99 was supposed to be the end, 12/12/12 is supposed to be the end. I am sure someone will claim that 11/11/11 will be the end, or 1/1/11.

Who cares? When the world ends, there will be no reason to live anyway? Why try to save yourself?

jeez, did you not learn anything from half life?

[vicaphit]

"Now is the time for Procreation!"

I learned that much!

I just don't care if the world ends. Maybe I am not Athiest, maybe I am a Nihilist.

EDIT: I tried to read up on Nihilism, but the Wiki was too long and I gave up.