A time capsule with a message about the possible demise of the world due to AI was found in New York.
A time capsule was found in New York, in which the descendants were warned about the possible death of the world for one reason. It was discovered back in the 1950s during construction work, the portal reports. sciencexxi.com .
The find attracted the attention of scientists because of the strange material and construction – rare metals that were not widely used at the time of the capsule’s creation, and its oval shape. Inside the capsule was an insert made of synthetic glass and a text consisting of incomprehensible symbols. Some of them resemble letters from the Latin alphabet, the rest of the message could not be deciphered at all.
Long attempts at decryption eventually yielded results. It turned out that the letter was dated 2317. It warns that the development of biomachines and artificial intelligence will lead to disaster, as they can get out of control and become a threat to humanity. The text says that the capsule offers a chance to prevent the end of the world.
A number of researchers have put forward the theory that the capsule may be the result of the intervention of time travelers, or a technology leak from the future. Others believe that it is only a symbolic reminder of the importance of reviewing technological progress. Nevertheless, the origin and purpose of the capsule remain a mystery, which is why it continues to attract the attention of the scientific world and the public.
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