In 1960 a physicist's doomsday equation predicted infinite population on Nov 13, 2026
acmoytoy · x · 2026-10-09
In 1960, a physicist analyzed population data from 400 BCE to 1958, found growth accelerating exponentially, and derived an equation implying human population would hit infinity on Friday the 13th of November 2026. His quip: "Our great great grandchildren will not starve, they will be squeezed to death."
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