By 2060, will humanity harness and utilize energy on a scale approaching Type I on the Kardashev scale?

Question

YES Resolution:

This market resolves to YES if, by December 31, 2060, humanity has reached Type I status on the Kardashev scale, signifying the ability to use and store all of the energy available on planet Earth.

Reaching the Engery combustion of 5 * 10^20 Wh per year (current approximation of the amount of energy to be Type I civilization)

NO Resolution:

If by the end of 2060, there is no consensus or evidence that humanity has achieved Type I status on the Kardashev scale, the market will resolve to NO.

Verification:

The resolution will be based on widespread scientific consensus or announcements from leading global energy research institutions, as reported in reputable scientific publications or global news outlets.

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Manifold Markets · Answer

Probably not — Manifold Markets prediction market estimates a 34% chance (17 traders, as of Aug 30, 2026).