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The world without us
Book • 2007
In 'The World Without Us', Alan Weisman presents a detailed thought experiment on how the Earth would change if humans were to vanish suddenly.
The book draws on interviews with scientists and explores various scenarios, including the decay of cities, the persistence of certain human creations like plastic and nuclear waste, and the potential for nature to reclaim and heal from human devastations.
Weisman also delves into historical and scientific contexts, such as the evolution of humans, the impact of human activities on the environment, and the long-term effects of pollution and industrial activities.
The book draws on interviews with scientists and explores various scenarios, including the decay of cities, the persistence of certain human creations like plastic and nuclear waste, and the potential for nature to reclaim and heal from human devastations.
Weisman also delves into historical and scientific contexts, such as the evolution of humans, the impact of human activities on the environment, and the long-term effects of pollution and industrial activities.
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Alan Ware in relation to the fragility of modern infrastructure and the potential consequences of its collapse.
Alan Ware in relation to the fragility of modern infrastructure and the potential consequences of its collapse.
Hospicing Modernity | Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti
Mentioned by Leighton Woodhouse when discussing the impact of human disappearance on urban environments.
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Neil Pasricha and Nick Sweetman , highlighting its exploration of the planet's recovery after human disappearance and offering hope for environmental repair.
Neil Pasricha and Nick Sweetman , highlighting its exploration of the planet's recovery after human disappearance and offering hope for environmental repair.
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