The Deep Future Crash Course Big History 10

The video explores the vastness of the universe and our place within it, discussing potential futures ranging from the projected to the preposterous. It delves into human evolution, space colonization, and the distant future of the cosmos, including the eventual heat death of the universe. The video concludes with a reflection on the continuity of existence and the interconnectedness of all life.

What is the universe compared to in the concept of a multiverse?

• A bowl of soup

• A loaf of bread

• A block of Swiss cheese

• A slice of cake

Which type of future relies on our current knowledge to predict outcomes?

• Probable future

• Projected future

• Preposterous future

• Possible future

What energy source could solve most of our energy problems in the next 1000 years?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydrogen fusion

• Nuclear fission

What is a potential consequence of humanity being separated by thousands of light years?

• Faster space travel

• Loss of shared humanity

• Increased communication

• Unified species

What will happen to the sun in the next 3 to 5 billion years?

• It will shrink

• It will explode

• It will boil Earth's surface

• It will become a black hole

What is the 'Golden Age of astronomy' referring to?

• The ability to see other galaxies

• The discovery of new planets

• The study of black holes

• The invention of telescopes

What is the ultimate fate of the universe according to the heat death theory?

• It will collapse into a singularity

• It will expand indefinitely

• It will become a cosmic graveyard

• It will be filled with new stars

What does the first law of thermodynamics state about matter and energy?

• They can be created and destroyed

• They are neither created nor destroyed

• They are only created

• They are only destroyed

What is the philosophical perspective on existence mentioned in the video?

• Existence is eternal

• Existence is temporary

• Existence is meaningless

• Existence is predetermined

What is the overarching theme in big history according to the video?

• Simple beginnings

• Static universe

• Decreasing energy

• Rising complexity