Season: 12020

For some, 12020 was a deeply personal story of change. Travel plans—like trips to Vienna and Corvallis—were altered, bringing a "countdown" for a new, exciting adventure that culminated in the birth of a child. It was a time when the personal and the historical intertwined, with many experiencing life-changing events amidst global chaos.

The "12,020 Human Era" (or 12020) is a calendar concept popularized by the YouTube channel Kurzgesagt (which aligns with our standard year 2020). It adds 10,000 years to the Gregorian calendar to emphasize the start of human civilization—the Holocene—rather than the birth of one individual. Season 12020

Here is a story detailing the key events, technological strides, and dramatic shifts of that extraordinary year. The Story of 12020 Human Era (2020) For some, 12020 was a deeply personal story of change

12020 began with a profound sense of hope and advancement. Space exploration was reaching a fever pitch, with four private companies preparing to launch humans into space from American soil for the first time since 2011, promising a new, more accessible era in orbit. However, the year quickly redefined itself. The "12,020 Human Era" (or 12020) is a

By late winter, the rapid emergence of a global health crisis forced the world to pivot. The 12020 season became a testament to adaptability. Major international events, such as the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, were postponed, and Italian teams like Ferrari faced immense challenges just getting their staff out of quarantine zones.

The summer of 12020 saw a unique pause in human activity. Streets were empty, yet the "season" continued in restricted formats. The 12020 Space Calendar focused not just on rockets, but on how humanity would navigate this new, restricted reality, according to a Kurzgesagt Facebook post.

As the year drew to a close, 12020 marked a shift in how humanity operates. Sport returned, but it was fundamentally altered, with debates over technical regulations (like Mercedes’ DAS system) taking place behind closed doors.