Scientists predict end of world in 20 years

[nokids]

Hypothetical question:

Scientists discover a massive black hole very close to our solar system and they predict in 20 years it get close enough to swallow our solar system. There is no escape. We're all gonna die.

Do you stop procreating or go ahead and have children anyway?

[DenisO]

Yea, at least they get to enjoy some life as opposed to none, right? It would probably make me want to pop some out asap to be honest to experience as much of it as possible lol

[mjf]

I wouldn't stop practicing...

[Kiwi]

NO, and here is my take. I'm 61 so I'm done... but I have 3 kids and 5 grand kids. If I were to encourage them to have kids (my kids that is) I think it would be selfish on my/their part. Yes, greatest experience in the world to be a parent, but bringing kids into world that is going to end? What have they got to look forward to? Guess you could be a glass half full guy (I usually am) and hope they come up with a way to avert this doomsday scenario but I would not have kids if they could not achieve their goals...IMHO.

[fundonny]

Everyone you bring into the world will end up passing away anyway, you don't know when.

[nokids]

Everyone you bring into the world will end up passing away anyway, you don't know when.

That's great, but what if you knew the exact date you were going to die like in the example above? Wouldn't your every pleasure in life be somewhat muted? It would be living a nightmare in my opinion.

I agree with Kiwi.

[1972Apex]

Is there an actual point to this poll?

[nokids]

Is there an actual point to this poll?

Is there a point to life?

[1972Apex]

Actually there is a point to life. Perhaps you'll figure it out once you have kids
I just find the subject of the poll somewhat depressing and wonder what motivated such a fantasy scenario. Nothing personal LOL!

[Wknd_Warrior]

In that time someone might have the supergenius teenager that leapfrogs our technology and finds a way out.

I'd say it's our nature to keep on keeping on, you never know what can happen. Now if you're talking about the ficticious open shut case strictly for the point of argument, ya have kids anyhow. And when they are old enough, boy you thought telling them Santa wasn't real was tough...

[Big Johnny69]

In that time someone might have the supergenius teenager that leapfrogs our technology and finds a way out.

I'd say it's our nature to keep on keeping on, you never know what can happen. Now if you're talking about the ficticious open shut case strictly for the point of argument, ya have kids anyhow. And when they are old enough, boy you thought telling them Santa wasn't real was tough...

What do you mean Santa is not real?????

[nokids]

I just find the subject of the poll somewhat depressing and wonder what motivated such a fantasy scenario.

The universe is a dangerous place. It's not fantasy to think that scientists will one day discover something coming for Earth that has the potential to wipe out most of life on Earth, for example a large asteroid. We're pretty much screwed in such a case with our present technology.

I do agree with you that it's depressing. Mostly motivated by the crappy weather which has interrupted my golf game!

[1972Apex]

Mostly motivated by the crappy weather which has interrupted my golf game!

With the weather we've had lately it does seem like the world is ending doesn't it? LOL!
I was actually guessing your girlfriend and/or wife was putting the pressure on you to have kids and maybe you were trying to find a good excuse not to!

[Wknd_Warrior]

Actually I'm quite sure some black hole has for all intents and purposes already swallowed the solar system, it's just still in process and will be for quite some time, it just takes forever...

[fundonny]

Just think back to 1000 years ago. what's the point of having kids if they'll likely get killed by an opposing clan. Been reading the game of thrones books. My life is good.

[bNeill]

Just think back to 1000 years ago. what's the point of having kids if they'll likely get killed by an opposing clan. Been reading the game of thrones books. My life is good.

I'm not a fan of fantasy at all, but that television series is unbelievable.

[LobWedge]

I don't care how big the hole is, I'll still probably lip out.

[mpare]

Priceless as always.

I don't care how big the hole is, I'll still probably lip out.

[rakesh]

Some say it will end in Dec 2012. I am glad that I have 20 more years to earn money and fulfill my dreams

[ex-mailman]

For some it will end sooner that that!!!