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Discarded
Book • 2025
In 'Discarded', Sarah Gabbott and Jan Zalasiewicz examine how everyday objects, from aluminum cans to polyester clothing, will leave lasting imprints on the Earth's geological record.
The book delves into the concept of technofossils, highlighting how these artifacts will serve as a testament to human activity in the distant future.
The book delves into the concept of technofossils, highlighting how these artifacts will serve as a testament to human activity in the distant future.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Tom Sutcliffe as a speculation on what might survive of our civilization millions of years into the future.
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Hay Festival: exposing the secrets of rubbish
Mentioned by Damian Carrington as a brilliant new book exploring what technological civilization might leave behind.
Drinks cans and chicken bones: will ‘technofossils’ be humanity’s lasting legacy?
