What if Godzilla Was Real?
What if Godzilla Was Real?

Hello and welcome back to Lifeís Biggest Questions, Iím Ron McKenzie-Lefurgey.
Hello and welcome back to Lifeís Biggest Questions, Iím Ron McKenzie-Lefurgey.

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Godzilla has been a cultural phenomenon in Japan since the first film in 1954.
Godzilla has been a cultural phenomenon in Japan since the first film in 1954.

Since then, the beast has taken the world by storm, terrifying audiences across the
Since then, the beast has taken the world by storm, terrifying audiences across the

globe.
globe.

But what if he wasnít just on the big screen, but actually attacked in real life?
But what if he wasnít just on the big screen, but actually attacked in real life?

Letís explore.
Letís explore.

Get ready, itís time to ask the question: What if Godzilla was real?
Get ready, itís time to ask the question: What if Godzilla was real?

There have been a number of Godzilla films since the original in 1954, and each version
There have been a number of Godzilla films since the original in 1954, and each version

of the monster had its own quirks.
of the monster had its own quirks.

For the sake of clarity, this video will focus on Shin Godzilla, the 2016 film, as it is
For the sake of clarity, this video will focus on Shin Godzilla, the 2016 film, as it is

one of the most realistic depictions of the attack.
one of the most realistic depictions of the attack.

Godzilla is a giant aquatic creature, often attacking Japan.
Godzilla is a giant aquatic creature, often attacking Japan.

Itís believed to have been created due to radioactive contamination, which gave it the
Itís believed to have been created due to radioactive contamination, which gave it the

ability to constantly adapt to its surroundings.
ability to constantly adapt to its surroundings.

It leaves a trail of residual radiation in its wake, and is able to shoot atomic blasts
It leaves a trail of residual radiation in its wake, and is able to shoot atomic blasts

from its mouth and tail.
from its mouth and tail.

Godzilla is one tough cookie, so how could we deal with it?
Godzilla is one tough cookie, so how could we deal with it?

The first step would have to be to evacuate all civilians from the area.
The first step would have to be to evacuate all civilians from the area.

Depending on the population density in the area of the attack, this could take some time,
Depending on the population density in the area of the attack, this could take some time,

but it would be of the utmost importance.
but it would be of the utmost importance.

Between Godzillaís attacks, atomic breath, and residual radiation left after it, not
Between Godzillaís attacks, atomic breath, and residual radiation left after it, not

to mention the attempts to stop the beast, those in the area would be in a great deal
to mention the attempts to stop the beast, those in the area would be in a great deal

of danger.
of danger.

Once the area was evacuated, efforts to deal with the beast could begin in earnest.
Once the area was evacuated, efforts to deal with the beast could begin in earnest.

Unfortunately, it seems that most weapons donít work against Godzilla.
Unfortunately, it seems that most weapons donít work against Godzilla.

As we saw in the 2016 film, even powerful missiles were unable to pierce its thick hide.
As we saw in the 2016 film, even powerful missiles were unable to pierce its thick hide.

This would lead one to look to nuclear weapons, but this raises another concern: How would
This would lead one to look to nuclear weapons, but this raises another concern: How would

you stop this huge and tanky beast while minimizing collateral damage?
you stop this huge and tanky beast while minimizing collateral damage?

One possible option is capturing Godzilla.
One possible option is capturing Godzilla.

This would be very useful since it would allow us to study the beast, and learn from it,
This would be very useful since it would allow us to study the beast, and learn from it,

and would likely be less damaging to the city and its people.
and would likely be less damaging to the city and its people.

Unfortunately, this would be difficult to achieve, particularly with its atomic breath
Unfortunately, this would be difficult to achieve, particularly with its atomic breath

able to blast it out of most containment areas.
able to blast it out of most containment areas.

Furthermore, if it had the same adaptive abilities as it did in Shin Godzilla, the longer it
Furthermore, if it had the same adaptive abilities as it did in Shin Godzilla, the longer it

was alive, the more dangerous it would become.
was alive, the more dangerous it would become.

This likely rules out the option of capturing it alive, since thereís a chance that it
This likely rules out the option of capturing it alive, since thereís a chance that it

would simply adapt to whatever was holding it captured.
would simply adapt to whatever was holding it captured.

This means that killing it would likely be the only option.
This means that killing it would likely be the only option.

Sadly, thatís easier said than done.
Sadly, thatís easier said than done.

Shin Godzilla offered two potential solutions to the Godzilla problem.
Shin Godzilla offered two potential solutions to the Godzilla problem.

The first and less desirable option is the aforementioned use of thermonuclear weapons.
The first and less desirable option is the aforementioned use of thermonuclear weapons.

This would potentially be enough to take the creature out, but would result in a huge amount
This would potentially be enough to take the creature out, but would result in a huge amount

of collateral damage.
of collateral damage.

Not only that, but the attacking a radioactive creature with nuclear weapons could result
Not only that, but the attacking a radioactive creature with nuclear weapons could result

in unexpected consequences.
in unexpected consequences.

The superior plan, which ended up being very effective in the film, is the use of blood
The superior plan, which ended up being very effective in the film, is the use of blood

coagulant to freeze the monster from the inside.
coagulant to freeze the monster from the inside.

This was done by baiting it into using its atomic breath, then quickly knocking it down
This was done by baiting it into using its atomic breath, then quickly knocking it down

and injecting it with coagulant while it was recharging.
and injecting it with coagulant while it was recharging.

This would be a difficult plan and would require a great deal of coordination, but it could
This would be a difficult plan and would require a great deal of coordination, but it could

be very effective, especially if Godzilla was killed for good, thus preventing further
be very effective, especially if Godzilla was killed for good, thus preventing further

adaptation.
adaptation.

The only problem is, this coordination could be difficult to achieve.
The only problem is, this coordination could be difficult to achieve.

One aspect of defending against Godzilla that is often overlooked is the bureaucratic side
One aspect of defending against Godzilla that is often overlooked is the bureaucratic side

of things.
of things.

While one might assume that a giant monster attacking a city would be enough to bring
While one might assume that a giant monster attacking a city would be enough to bring

people together, that isnít necessarily the case.
people together, that isnít necessarily the case.

As weíve seen in various relief efforts in recent years, sometimes the resources are
As weíve seen in various relief efforts in recent years, sometimes the resources are

there to help, but the hands of the government are tied due to policy restrictions.
there to help, but the hands of the government are tied due to policy restrictions.

As it happens, Shin Godzilla did an excellent job of highlighting just how much of a problem
As it happens, Shin Godzilla did an excellent job of highlighting just how much of a problem

governmental bureaucracy would be in dealing with Godzilla.
governmental bureaucracy would be in dealing with Godzilla.

With so many different branches of the government being in charge of different things, it is
With so many different branches of the government being in charge of different things, it is

very difficult to coordinate all these efforts successfully.
very difficult to coordinate all these efforts successfully.

This means that even if we had the proper weaponry to deal with Godzilla, it could be
This means that even if we had the proper weaponry to deal with Godzilla, it could be

difficult to organize and coordinate the effort in time to save the city.
difficult to organize and coordinate the effort in time to save the city.

This would be particularly problematic when attempting to coordinate the actions of several
This would be particularly problematic when attempting to coordinate the actions of several

governments.
governments.

And now we return to our question: What if Godzilla was real?
And now we return to our question: What if Godzilla was real?

Well, humanity would be in for the fight of our lives.
Well, humanity would be in for the fight of our lives.

Civilian safety would be a primary concern, with efforts to evacuate citizens from the
Civilian safety would be a primary concern, with efforts to evacuate citizens from the

area of the attack.
area of the attack.

Capture may not be an option if it had the adaptive capabilities we saw in Shin Godzilla,
Capture may not be an option if it had the adaptive capabilities we saw in Shin Godzilla,

which leaves us with killing the beast.
which leaves us with killing the beast.

While nuclear weapons would likely be effective, the collateral damage caused could be too
While nuclear weapons would likely be effective, the collateral damage caused could be too

much to bear.
much to bear.

For this reason, a method similar to the one in the film would likely be employed; fool
For this reason, a method similar to the one in the film would likely be employed; fool

it into expending its nuclear energy, then freeze or incapacitate it while it is dormant.
it into expending its nuclear energy, then freeze or incapacitate it while it is dormant.

Unfortunately, this might be easier said than done, since government bureaucracy could delay
Unfortunately, this might be easier said than done, since government bureaucracy could delay

the response until it was too late.
the response until it was too late.

Thank you for watching Lifeís Biggest Questions, I hope this was interesting and informative,
Thank you for watching Lifeís Biggest Questions, I hope this was interesting and informative,

and maybe even inspired you to look into it further on your own.
and maybe even inspired you to look into it further on your own.

If this subject interests you, I would advise watching Shin Godzilla, as it takes an in-depth
If this subject interests you, I would advise watching Shin Godzilla, as it takes an in-depth

look at many of the issues I described.
look at many of the issues I described.

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While youíre down there, let me know what YOU would do if Godzilla turned out to be
While youíre down there, let me know what YOU would do if Godzilla turned out to be

real.
real.

Until next time, Iím Ron McKenzie-Lefurgey with Lifeís Biggest Questions, wishing you
Until next time, Iím Ron McKenzie-Lefurgey with Lifeís Biggest Questions, wishing you

the best of luck, on your quest for answers.
the best of luck, on your quest for answers.