Analysis of December 21, 2012: The Whole Deal (Updated)

If you have been reading my blog, then you already know about the prediction for December 21, 2012 and you also know that I have “debunked” two claims of supporters about this day. For those who have not, the 2012 prediction coincides with the exact day that the Mayan Calendar ends. Many believe at this date, the world as we know it will come to an end too. From a scientific viewpoint, some scientists believe that the Earth will end one of its current cycles and start a new one, which according to Dr. Gregg Braden, happens every 5,125 years. Others believe that the entire prediction is "crazy" and a waste of our time. Based on my research, the truth is no one exactly knows what is going to happen on December 21, 2012. It is like the weather man predicting the temperature for that day, today. It is impossible to try to guess at what is going to happen on a particular day that is so far ahead in time. Theorists can predict and scientists can project, but no one knows for certain because no one can predict the future. We are all human. Although this subject has recently become very debatable and more well-known, it is the source for a much more interesting subject; the subject of people’s denial and acceptance of ideas. I offered the following question in my first blog, “Why is it in such a time of necessity for scientific-backing, some still heed the prediction of a civilization that was prominent over 680 years ago when whims and drastic explanations for unknown events ruled?” This deals with acceptance. Webster defines acceptance as, “an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound.” Dr. Stephen Diamond, claims that acceptance is a related to being mature. If we think about this outside of this subject, then this appears to be true. People of higher maturity appear to accept new ideas more easily than immature individuals. The information that I just analyzed might seem backwards. Based on my research, I just inferred that those that accept such prophecies are typically more mature. This is not what I am trying to say. I am trying to express that those that are more mature will not immediately denounce the possibility of zed prophecies, but look into them and then decide if it is valued or not. This is why prestigious organizations that require the minds of a level-headed workforce, such as NASA, are looking into the possibility of the 2012 prediction. So when believers of the 2012 prediction claim that since NASA is looking into it, that makes the prophecy more creditable, this is another one of the many “kinks” that I am always finding in their support for the idea. Another interesting aspect of this “hype” with the 2012 prediction is human’s innate affixation with death. The interest in death goes far back in history. From mummifying bodies out of respect for death to the séance boom in the 1920’s, the effect of the aspect of death on our life has and still does affect people. Some even fear death to the point of developing a phobia of it. Today, it is very prevalent that death interests us. From shows like Ghost Hunters, tourism to houses where deaths have occurred, death in media, and the huge impact of death in movies, it is obvious that we are still interested in death like our ancestors. Psychologists believe that our innate lure with death starts when we are young with simple curiosity and the maturation of the thought of death is dependent on our personal experiences and our initial guidance with the subject, which is clearly different for everyone. If this maturation process is not sound and concrete, then a person can become emotionally insecure with the subject and thus reject and fear it. Death is a curious issue for all, but its effect on the lives of people is determined by the individual’s mental development of understanding the subject and all that it encompasses. While no one exactly knows what is going to happen on December 21, 2012, the prediction of the world ending will still be in the minds of many. As the day approaches, those that do not fully understand the subject will most likely innately choose a side with little thought or consideration. When the day is very close, there will no doubt be large groups of people that will perform thoughtless actions. Just remember that these people cannot help but be curious. Our innate fascination with death and variable mental developments, will lead to acceptances and denounces of the prediction and it will be up to the individual to decide where they stand and what actions they will act upon.