Doomsday study calculated humanity's end on Friday 13 November 2026

A study from 1960 predicted that humanity would face overpopulation and collapse on November 13, 2026. This Doomsday study, led by Heinz von Foerster, used historical population data to project exponential growth. However, since the 1990s, global population growth has slowed significantly, with estimates suggesting a peak of around 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s. Previous predictions of the world's end, such as those related to Halley's Comet and the Mayan calendar, have also proven incorrect. The study aimed to raise awareness about overpopulation, but humanity's adaptability has altered the trajectory of growth.