Disaster Porn

There are a bunch of things that could happen which would be really, really bad. They range from 'definitely will happen, we're just not sure when', to 'might happen, but probably not'. Here's my take, in order of priority (more likely first):

1. Global Pandemic

Asian Bird Flu, Swine Flu, MonkeyPox - looks like those darn animals might be the death of us yet. Experts say this will definitely happen, and sometime soon too. In fact, it might already be happening. Yikes!

2. Global Economic Meltdown

I always thought this one would happen as a result of a pandemic, but from recent events it looks like it could happen all by itself. We may have dodged the bullet this time, then again, maybe not.

3. Global Nuclear Holocaust

Used to be we were worried about Russia. Then it was rogue Russian states. Now it's Iran and North Korea. In the future it will be Pakistan and India. Either way, when it all goes 'kaboom' nobody is going to be too happy.

4. Deep Impact ELE

These happen every so often, and certainly have happened in the past. Something big hit Sibera in 1908. Nothing much happened since it was Siberia, but if an asteroid hits NYC, it won't be good. And it doesn't seem likely that Bruce Willis will be around to save us.

5. Alien Invasion

It could happen. Let's hope it's Kalatu and not something worse. Much, much worse.

6. Religious Apocalypse

Jesus, the 12th Immam or someone like that returns to earth and all the non believers get their just desserts, while the faithful ascend to Heaven in rapture. Alternatively Moshiach comes, which will be far nicer for everyone. (Mi Keamcha Yisrael!)

Even if you are a believer, and take the story of Noach and the Rainbow seriously, that's not much consolation. Really, really bad stuff can still happen, and probably will.

Oh well, just be grateful for what you've got. While you've still got it.