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ScienceQuiet 9d · day 9

Spanish physicist predicts world's end in 2026

A forecast about uncontrolled growth sparks joking resignation and political barbs on Spanish social media.

What to know

  • Spanish physicist Luis Ciges predicted the world's end in 2026 due to uncontrolled growth; the post spread virally on Spanish Bluesky.
  • The thread mixes dark humor with practical scheduling conflicts, political jabs at Spanish leaders, and genuine climate-collapse discussion.
  • Late commenters realized the apocalypse date is this year, not future, shifting tone from joking to urgent.

The dispute Whether the prediction is a genuine existential warning or just another of many failed apocalypse forecasts. · positions read across 94 posts and comments

many voices

This is yet another false apocalypse prediction; they never come true anyway.

  • “El fin del mundo número 26 en lo que llevamos de siglo (y de milenio). Acabarán acertando, ya verás.”

    joseangelgijon.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
some voices

The prediction is real and urgent; the apocalypse is coming this year, not distant future.

  • “Hostia, leí 2026 y pensé "bah, no lo verán mis ojos"; pero resulta que es ESTE PUTÍSIMO MISMO AÑO!!”

    senyorq.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
some voices

Use the apocalypse prediction as a vehicle to critique Spanish politics and current leaders.

  • “Ahora me he quedado con la intriga de qué es lo que crece sin control. ¿Son los huevazos de Feijóo Anotopat lo que nos va a matar a todos?”

    walkirja.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
some voices

The prediction touches on real sustainability crises—overpopulation, food scarcity, climate change—that deserve serious attention.

  • “Los estudios de geografía de la población que se hicieron en el siglo XX estimaron que el problema principal de sostenibilidad mundial sería la superpoblación, añadido a la escasez de alimentos. Hoy en día, el límite lo establece la…”

    rickmorenis.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗

Luis Ciges Spanish physicistnyconene.bsky.social Bluesky poster

How it unfolded 7 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump postscomments

Peak 30 pieces in two hours at Sep 15, 6 AM; 94 pieces over 9 days (1 post · 93 comments) Sep 15, 4 AM — 25 pieces · 1 post · 24 comments — Bluesky 25Sep 15, 6 AM — 30 pieces · 30 comments — Bluesky 30Sep 15, 8 AM — 14 pieces · 14 comments — Bluesky 14Sep 15, 10 AM — 10 pieces · 10 comments — Bluesky 10Sep 15, 12 PM — 6 pieces · 6 comments — Bluesky 6Sep 15, 2 PM — 5 pieces · 5 comments — Bluesky 5Sep 15, 4 PM — 4 pieces · 4 comments — Bluesky 4Sep 15, 6 PM — quietSep 15, 8 PM — quietSep 15, 10 PM — quietSep 16, 12 AM — quietSep 16, 2 AM — quietSep 16, 4 AM — quietSep 16, 6 AM — quietSep 16, 8 AM — quietSep 16, 10 AM — quietSep 16, 12 PM — quietSep 16, 2 PM — quietSep 16, 4 PM — quietSep 16, 6 PM — quietSep 16, 8 PM — quietSep 16, 10 PM — quietSep 17, 12 AM — quietSep 17, 2 AM — quietSep 17, 4 AM — quietSep 17, 6 AM — quietSep 17, 8 AM — quietSep 17, 10 AM — quietSep 17, 12 PM — quietSep 17, 2 PM — quietSep 17, 4 PM — quietSep 17, 6 PM — quietSep 17, 8 PM — quietSep 17, 10 PM — quietSep 18, 12 AM — quietSep 18, 2 AM — quietSep 18, 4 AM — quietSep 18, 6 AM — quietSep 18, 8 AM — quietSep 18, 10 AM — quietSep 18, 12 PM — quietSep 18, 2 PM — quietSep 18, 4 PM — quietSep 18, 6 PM — quietSep 18, 8 PM — quietSep 18, 10 PM — quietSep 19, 12 AM — quietSep 19, 2 AM — quietSep 19, 4 AM — quietSep 19, 6 AM — quietSep 19, 8 AM — quietSep 19, 10 AM — quietSep 19, 12 PM — quietSep 19, 2 PM — quietSep 19, 4 PM — quietSep 19, 6 PM — quietSep 19, 8 PM — quietSep 19, 10 PM — quietSep 20, 12 AM — quietSep 20, 2 AM — quietSep 20, 4 AM — quietSep 20, 6 AM — quietSep 20, 8 AM — quietSep 20, 10 AM — quietSep 20, 12 PM — quietSep 20, 2 PM — quietSep 20, 4 PM — quietSep 20, 6 PM — quietSep 20, 8 PM — quietSep 20, 10 PM — quietSep 21, 12 AM — quietSep 21, 2 AM — quietSep 21, 4 AM — quietSep 21, 6 AM — quietSep 21, 8 AM — quietSep 21, 10 AM — quietSep 21, 12 PM — quietSep 21, 2 PM — quietSep 21, 4 PM — quietSep 21, 6 PM — quietSep 21, 8 PM — quietSep 21, 10 PM — quietSep 22, 12 AM — quietSep 22, 2 AM — quietSep 22, 4 AM — quietSep 22, 6 AM — quietSep 22, 8 AM — quietSep 22, 10 AM — quietSep 22, 12 PM — quietSep 22, 2 PM — quietSep 22, 4 PM — quietSep 22, 6 PM — quietSep 22, 8 PM — quietSep 22, 10 PM — quietYesterday, 12 AM — quietYesterday, 2 AM — quietYesterday, 4 AM — quietYesterday, 6 AM — quietYesterday, 8 AM — quietYesterday, 10 AM — quietYesterday, 12 PM — quietYesterday, 2 PM — quietYesterday, 4 PM — quietYesterday, 6 PM — quietYesterday, 8 PM — quietYesterday, 10 PM — quietToday, 12 AM — quietToday, 2 AM — quietToday, 4 AM — quiet 1–7
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  1. 7

    Late-arriving commenters realize apocalypse is imminent

    Commenters who initially read the date casually suddenly register that 2026 is *this year*, not distant future, triggering shock and urgency in tone.

    “Hostia, leí 2026 y pensé "bah, no lo verán mis ojos"; pero resulta que es ESTE PUTÍSIMO MISMO AÑO!!”
    — senyorq.bsky.social
    • Hostia, leí 2026 y pensé "bah, no lo verán mis ojos"; pero resulta que es ESTE PUTÍSIMO MISMO AÑO!! 🤦🏻

      senyorq.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago2▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 8 posts in this stretch
    • Me parece entre bien y excelente. YA PUTO TARDABA EL FIN DEL MUNDO DE LOS COJONES.

      hesterbeat.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago2▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • Me da tiempo a cogerme las vacaciones que me quedan, hacerle una peineta a mí jefe y disfrutar del fin del mundo con un mojito....

      maytenews.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago1▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  2. 6

    Climate collapse discourse emerges in thread

    Later comments shift toward substantive environmental and sustainability discussion, with references to overpopulation, food scarcity, pollution, and climate change as actual drivers of collapse—moving beyond pure humor.

    “Los estudios de geografía de la población que se hicieron en el siglo XX estimaron que el problema principal de sostenibilidad mundial sería la superpoblación, añadido a la escasez de alimentos. Hoy en día, el límite lo establece la contaminación y el cambio climático.”
    — rickmorenis.bsky.social
    • Yo soy de la Escuela Tureliana (los Discipulos de Turiel), que es nuestro único Mesías. Abtenerse blasfemias.

      colapsismo.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago4▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 7 posts in this stretch
    • Por el crecimiento sin control de los fascistas no??

      matildehuerta.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago3▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • Si que es verdad que ahora toca Fascismo luego guerra y 3 o 4000 Millones nos quitamos de encima.. Democracia/Fascismo/ guerra.... no falla, esa si que es la "Equation Doomsday"

      meroespectador.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago1▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  3. 5

    Luis Ciges identified as predictor, receives applause

    A commenter names the physicist as D. Luis Ciges and celebrates him, suggesting broader recognition of the figure behind the prediction.

    • El físico este no se ha enterao que nosotros tenemos a Perroxanxe gestionando 😎😎

      olakeaseyoaqui2.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago6▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 14 posts in this stretch
    • zorocotronco.bsky.social

      D. Luis Ciges, un gran secundario.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

      zorocotronco.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago5▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • ¿Sabéis que con tanto pronóstico del fin del mundo, alguna vez vais a acertar?

      jbc0.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago3▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  4. 4

    Practical scheduling conflicts emerge in thread

    As the thread grows, commenters joke about personal scheduling conflicts with the apocalypse—birthdays on the 16th, Black Friday shopping, Deportivo football season. The date of September 16 becomes a running source of humor.

    “Ehhhhh, que el 16 es mi cumple, que me dejen celebrarlo!!!”
    — muerdemetu.bsky.social
    • concejajala.bsky.social

      Esto es lo que llevo pidiendo todo el verano!!

      concejajala.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago17▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 37 posts in this stretch
    • Pues mira, con tal de no ver a Feijoo gobernando...

      ffr.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago8▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • Ya está el alcalde de Vigo corriendo a poner las luces de Navidad

      copilulpepene.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago6▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  5. 3

    Commenters inject Spanish politics into doomsday talk

    Several replies weave references to Spanish political figures and concerns—Feijóo, Perroxanxe, fascists—into apocalyptic commentary, using the prediction as a vehicle for political criticism.

    “Ahora me he quedado con la intriga de qué es lo que crece sin control. ¿Son los huevazos de Feijóo Anotopat lo que nos va a matar a todos?”
    — walkirja.bsky.social
    • Ahora me he quedado con la intriga de qué es lo que crece sin control. ¿Son los huevazos de Feijóo Anotopat lo que nos va a matar a todos?

      walkirja.bsky.socialBluesky9d ago16▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 23 posts in this stretch
    • Me viene fatal que cae en viernes, que lo pasen al lunes

      pointlessphoenix.bsky.socialBluesky9d ago6▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • Que bien, así puedo celebrar mi santo y el fin del mundo el mismo día.

      alcachofo.bsky.socialBluesky9d ago4▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  6. 2

    Spanish speakers respond with dark humor and resignation

    Within minutes, commenters on Bluesky adopt a tone mixing joking acceptance of apocalypse—comparing it to previous false alarms—with dark humor about making the most of the remaining time before September 16.

    “El fin del mundo número 26 en lo que llevamos de siglo (y de milenio). Acabarán acertando, ya verás.”
    — joseangelgijon.bsky.social
    • El fin del mundo número 26 en lo que llevamos de siglo (y de milenio). Acabarán acertando, ya verás.

      joseangelgijon.bsky.socialBluesky9d ago18▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 4 posts in this stretch
    • ¿Ooootro Fin del Mundo?, claro como los anteriores salieron tan bien...

      ilirya83.bsky.socialBluesky9d ago3▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • Mueno...si era por el "crecimiento sin control", la pandemia y algún genocida que otro ya lo retrasa un poco

      madrefoca.bsky.socialBluesky9d ago2▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  7. 1

    Physicist posts end-of-world prediction for 2026

    A post in Spanish shares a prediction about the world's end, referencing uncontrolled growth. The post garners 468 likes and 114 comments on Bluesky.

What people are saying 8 voices from 1 site · best of 94 · verbatim

Still unanswered
  • What specific mechanism of 'uncontrolled growth' does Luis Ciges point to as causing collapse on this date?
  • Is this a formal scientific prediction, or a social-media musing from the physicist?