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Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Sixth Extinction
Patterns of Life and the Future of Humankind
Book • 1995
In this book, Leakey and Lewin discuss how human activities are leading to a catastrophic reduction in the number of plant and animal species on Earth.
They argue that humans have become the primary cause of this sixth extinction, similar to the five major extinctions documented in the fossil record.
The authors emphasize the need for humans to recognize their impact on the global ecosystem and to take conscious actions to mitigate this destruction.
They argue that humans have become the primary cause of this sixth extinction, similar to the five major extinctions documented in the fossil record.
The authors emphasize the need for humans to recognize their impact on the global ecosystem and to take conscious actions to mitigate this destruction.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by Jack Kruse in relation to the ongoing sixth extinction event.
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Optimize Your Health in the Modern World with Dr. Jack Kruse (WiM544)
Recommended by David Peña Guzman as one of his favorite books, discussing the emergence of the concept of extinction.
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Extinction
Mentioned by Ellie Anderson , who read it a couple of years ago, and feels like she might have mentioned it in a previous episode.
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Earth
Recommended by 
Alexi Horowitz-Gazi for its exploration of the sixth extinction and its connection to globalization.
Alexi Horowitz-Gazi for its exploration of the sixth extinction and its connection to globalization.
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Planet Money book club
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Richard Dawkins when discussing extinction events, referencing Leakey's book on the sixth extinction.
Richard Dawkins when discussing extinction events, referencing Leakey's book on the sixth extinction.
The Reality of Sex & Gender, Evolutionary History & Free Will - Richard Dawkins
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Jill Lepore in the context of discussing Elon Musk's claims of saving humanity from extinction.
Jill Lepore in the context of discussing Elon Musk's claims of saving humanity from extinction.
EVENING ROCKET: Decoding Elon Musk’s Sci-Fi Visions of the Future
Mentioned by Jacqueline van den Ende as a book that sparked her mission in fighting climate change.
Episode 100: Special Edition: Celebrating Best of 100 EU-Startups Podcast Episodes
Mentioned by Jacqueline van den Ende , highlighting how it influenced her perspective on climate change and extinction events.
VC | E517 | Jacqueline van den Ende & Dougie Sloan on rewiring capital for climate impact and making everyday investors part of the solution
Mentioned by Adam Skolnick in relation to the sixth extinction.
Roll On: High Peaks, Cold Seas & Our Climate Code Red
Mentioned as a book Craig has been meaning to read.
Ep 337 - The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials #1), by Philip Pullman
