Chapter 1: A Cosmic Dilemma

The weekend buzzed with an unusual intensity. This year marked the 54th Annual Gathering of Astrophysicists and Physicists, humorously dubbed GASP by politicians due to the alarming predictions from the scientific community. Yet, this gathering carried an air of urgency that was absent in previous years.

Strange occurrences had been unfolding for nearly a year. Every week, seismic tremors shook the planet, their intensity felt from the icy expanses of Antarctica to the shores of Nova Scotia, leaving geologists baffled. Navigational tools were thrown into disarray as compasses began to misbehave, hinting at a possible shift in the magnetic poles. This disruption impacted both technology and wildlife.

Additionally, a peculiar cracking noise had become a daily soundtrack, akin to thunder but far more intense. The situation escalated to a point where action was imperative. The President summoned a special commission and moved the gathering to Washington instead of the planned venue in Cleveland, tasking the scientists with uncovering the source of these unsettling phenomena.

The result was chaos as 300 scientists sought to reach a consensus. Each individual proposed their own theory, leading to a cacophony of ideas. Some attributed the disturbances to geothermal activity, while others insisted on solar energy fluctuations, and a third group pointed to gravitational anomalies. The discussions continued for days on end.

Tensions ran high, with heated arguments and near-violent confrontations as the mysterious noises intensified. The urgency grew as they attempted to pinpoint the cause, running countless simulations and conducting tests. Calculations filled whiteboards and papers, and when those ran out, they began scrawling on the walls.

In the midst of this turmoil, a modest scientist named Dr. Marshall believed he had discovered the answer. After sharing his findings with a few colleagues, word spread like wildfire, transforming the tumultuous atmosphere into one of calm anticipation.

The senior members of the gathering formed an impromptu committee to relay the findings to the government commission. However, they declined to present their discovery directly. The President then made his way to the government building to hear the results, taking his place at the front of the room.

As the crowd of scientists parted, Dr. Marshall stepped forward hesitantly.

“Did you solve the mystery?” the President inquired.

“Y-y-yes, sir,” Dr. Marshall stammered.

“And will you reveal what is occurring?”

At that moment, another tremor shook the room, louder than before.

“Are you acquainted with the Big Bang theory?” Dr. Marshall nodded.

“Yes,” replied the President.

“Together with my team, we’ve been investigating the idea that the universe undergoes a cyclical process. It expands and then ultimately collapses. This has likely occurred countless times throughout existence. We refer to this collapse as the Big Crunch.”

The President's brow furrowed. “So, you believe a future Big Crunch is inevitable?”

Dr. Marshall hesitated, then clarified, “Sir, I’m not suggesting it’s a future event.”

The room fell silent, the tension palpable as the President could hear his own heartbeat.

“I’m stating that it’s occurring right now.”

The first video titled "How Will Our Universe End? Big Crunch Theory" delves into the implications of the Big Crunch hypothesis, exploring its potential impact on the cosmos and what it means for our understanding of the universe's life cycle.

The second video, "What Will The Big Crunch Do To Earth?" examines the consequences of the Big Crunch theory specifically for our planet, highlighting the potential changes and challenges we may face as the universe approaches this catastrophic event.