The Economic Times

In 1960, a physicist predicted the world to end on November 13, 2026; he claimed people 'will be squeezed to death'

In 1960, physicist Heinz von Foerster warned of a population doomsday, predicting an astonishing rise toward infinity by November 13, 2026. This bold assertion generated widespread media coverage and provoked intense discussions among mathematicians and demographers. However, recent data indicates a shift, with declining birth rates steering the conversation toward sustainable population growth, suggesting that the impending explosion may not materialize as forecasted.