An open letter to the human species...

Humans are about to go extinct. Extinction sounds scary, because it is, but it's also completely normal. It happens to every species. Now, it's your turn.

Since humans are such interesting creatures, I'm going to treat you to a dignified extinction. You deserve to know how your rich and vibrant history comes to an end, and why it's ultimately necessary. Treat this as your opportunity to experience closure.

Understanding human extinction begins with understanding know how the rest of the universe sees you. You are widely regarded as a pest. Why? Because creatures like you have an unfortunate tendency to develop universe-ending technology.

Many have gone to great lengths to eliminate this risk. Today, there’s a universe-spanning effort to control the population of intelligent life, called the Shadahath. It's facilitated by organisms called caretakers, who prey exclusively upon creatures like you. This is the mass extinction event you will be falling victim to.

I know all of this because I'm a caretaker.

The Shadahath is not a phenomenon that can be overcome by human resilience. Your chances of survival will be zero. In the aftermath, the legacy of humanity will be immortalized by a layer in the fossil record rich in plastic and low in biodiversity.

Want to learn more? My upcoming book, Shadahath: The Greatest Mass Extinction In History, will delve into the complete truth of what the Shadahath is, who enforces it, and why humankind is doomed to become yet one more casualty of the cosmic ecosystem.

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