(Full Episode) Edge of Existence | BBC Select

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Published 2024-06-05
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The risk of human extinction has never been higher. Recent years have seen a global pandemic, a renewed nuclear threat and runaway climate change. New research predicts a 1 in 6 chance that life as we know it won’t make it to the end of this century. This compelling science documentary looks at the greatest risks to humanity and what we can do about it. Are we all doomed?

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All Comments (21)
  • @nowhereman8374
    Kudos, Being elderly, I have lived my whole life reaping the benefits of our fossil fuel culture. Unfortunately, I cannot bequeath the same world to the young which was given me. I never thought about how important it is to think about future generations. My heart weeps.
  • @radman1136
    Outstandingly well done docu BBC! When I clicked on it I didn't think you'd keep me around more than a couple minutes. Watched it to the end. Well done
  • @spideywhiplash
    Max Tegmark is my favorite Astrophysict! Recognized his voice at the beginning. I dig how his mind thinks. This is an awesome treat from BBC Select.
  • If the wealth was built on global pollution and destruction, then they should also fund the fix.
  • The situation has become so critical that even the major news media are taking notice.
  • @user-gc7un6cg2d
    51 now,only 20 or 30 years left max won't be certain people's plaything forever.god bless all the struggling people out there.
  • @muktukjoe
    Growing up in northwestern Alaska, i come to realize that our way of life is altered by technology and the distractions it caused. But we can see how effective humans can truly be when conflicts happen between rich and the communities. Our coastlines are disappearing from the high waters we see today. Thank you for this video. We all can learn from this.
  • @SWExplore
    The presentation was excellent, though perhaps overly optimistic about our ability to control the proliferation of fossil fuels. Rising populations, increasing jet flights, rising human demand for fossil fuels, and the escalating climate crisis will eventually lead to devastating consequences for many innocent people worldwide. I take a more pessimistic view, believing that powerful corporations, which effectively govern us, will continue their relentless pursuit of profit through the use of dirty fuels and harmful chemicals, ultimately destroying our planet. Consider the damage caused by tobacco. Despite its well-documented health risks, it is still sold to anyone who can afford it. Tobacco companies now target less informed audiences, promoting their products in Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and other regions. If we cannot even curb the spread of a harmful substance like tobacco, it is hard to imagine how we will address the multitude of other evils controlled by a handful of mega-powerful corporations that truly manipulate our so-called modern world.
  • @jsblastoff
    “The times were living in are not normal” you could say that again! 😅
  • @drrbrt
    Revolution vs. Extinction.
  • @birdflipper
    I love how the announcer described the first atomic bomb explosion as "the new era of Civilization." Bombs are far from civilized.
  • @Tormekia
    Earth is like one big boat. We watch someone drill a hole over on the other side of the boat. Drill. Drill. Drill. But it's not that scary. After all... That's not OUR side of the boat.
  • @IB4UUB4ME
    The one guy seems really young but really knows a lot about all of this. 😊👍
  • BBC you’re always on top of stuff. Thank you for this documentary. I just wish more people open their eyes to this.
  • @GrandmaBev64
    They should have put the high-speed no friction train systems in the 80's. Air travel is breaking down the atmosphere and the rockets are accelerating the process.
  • @nunk1344
    Sweden merely threw away their weapon and everyone else made bigger ones
  • @7munkee
    The world needs to get over the fear of nuclear energy.