Avoiding Human Extinction

Dear World Leaders,

The survival of civilization is in your hands. It’s time to set aside geopolitical and other self-interests. Your highest priority is to work together for the survival of humanity. I know you’re aware that modern weapons pose a substantial risk to life on this planet. Consider the times that we have come close to accidental Armageddon (List of nuclear close calls - Wikipedia). We all occasionally make mistakes; therefore, it’s virtually inevitable that, sooner or later, someone will make a catastrophic error. How many times can you roll the dice before you encounter snake eyes? Consider the Fermi paradox; in the vastness of our universe, why don’t we see evidence of alien life. Could it be that so-called intelligent life eventually self annihilates? Selfish competition and greed for diminishing world resources will be exacerbated by global warming and must be carefully negotiated to avoid self-annulation. Without survival, nothing else matters. Your most important goal is our survival. Communicate and share this urgent goal with your countrymen and please work together for the benefit of us all. I pray to God that you do not fail.

Respectfully,

Tom Toth, On behalf of the people of the earth