I posted a question about this same theory. However, my question was how do people fall for the fear mongering? I have studied history for years achieved a B.A. in History, and am a current Graduate student. I have seen countless theories throughout time of when the world was to end. Fear, panic ensued. As it has to this day. EVERY theory and prophecy has been proven false. Every Millenium, century, and decade has had a prophecy. The world is not to end anytime soon. We will probably destroy our own world due to war, pollution and destruction before a cataclysmic event takes us out. I know those shows provide a great platform for fear mongering, disregard them. We will be alive after the Mayan Calendar Prophecy has been proven false. The source behind the prophecy has been proven as a fraud, and did not know what he was talking about. Respected scholars have disputed his findings, there was never a "set" day for the destruction of the world. However, the people do not listen to reason. To know we may "die" soon, gives people an urgency to live. It is ridiculous.