The Great Filter: What Destroys Civilizations?

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, our civilization exists as a tiny speck of consciousness, pondering its significance in the magnificent mosaic of reality. Within the enigmatic realm of cosmic wonders, the notion of the Great Filter arises as a captivating puzzle. This theoretical construct seeks to shed light on the apparent absence of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations in the observable universe. But what exactly is the Great Filter? 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Part 1: Origins of Life 2:34 Part 2: The Evolutionary Odyssey 3:53 Part 3: Nature’s Wrath 5:20 Part 4: The Perils of Advancements 6:37 Part 5: Bridging the Cosmic Gulf 7:34 Part 6: The Future of Humanity Music used: Flowing Energy by Keys of Moon | Music promoted by Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Rites Of Passage by Scott Buckley | Music promoted by Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)