Our Dying Sun

Scientists are convinced that the sun is dying. I happen to believe them because if they're smart enough to know that our planet is warmed because of the energy released when hydrogen is converted to helium on a disc 93 million miles away, well, who am I to disagree? Even though this nuclear fusion activity could last millions or billions of years before the sun runs out of fuel, it doesn’t change the fact that our planet is sliding toward extinction along with its energy daddy.

Occasionally, this gloomy fact will color my decisions. Why put money into a retirement account if the earth will be a cold, lifeless rock one day? Why treat others as I would like to be treated if we cannot change our destiny? Okay, maybe these are exaggerations, but my central thesis is still valid.

This reminds me of the phrase, “turn that frown upside down” (which would result in a smile if properly executed). So, my suggestion for Earth 2.0 is for you to trick scientists into believing that the sun will be growing for millions/billions of years. This will make day-to-day existence cheerier for those of us who care deeply about long-term issues of life and death. I’d be more inclined to help a feeble individual cross the street if our planet had an optimistic future.