# I've developed an algorithm that predicts the future of mankind...and it doesn't look good

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**Tags:** ai\
**Created:** [February 18, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-developed-an-algorithm-that-predicts-the-future-of-mankind-and-it-doesnt-look-good/997730 "2024-02-18T16:25:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Red\_Wiggler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/red_wiggler/32/13190_2.png) [@Red\_Wiggler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Wiggler)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-developed-an-algorithm-that-predicts-the-future-of-mankind-and-it-doesnt-look-good/997730/57 "2024-02-20T17:31:32Z")

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For those who are interested in the specific topic of population decline, [here’s the ongoing thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-population-declining/943197/190) where we talk about it in dribs and drabs for a couple of years now.

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