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If a similar impact or airburst event occurred today, the consequences could be catastrophic—obliterating cities, destroying satellites, crippling communications, and plunging modern civilization into chaos within days or weeks. The speakers emphasize the necessity for improved asteroid and comet detection, impact mitigation strategies, and international cooperation to prevent future catastrophes.
The Path Forward and Scientific Paradigm Shifts
Despite relentless opposition, proponents remain committed, arguing that consistent, accumulating evidence will eventually sway the scientific establishment. The analogy of Max Planck’s remark that "science advances one funeral at a time" encapsulates the ongoing struggle for paradigm changes in understanding Earth's history.