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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens cover image

The Population Problem: Human Impact, Extinctions, and the Biodiversity Crisis with Corey Bradshaw

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

CHAPTER

The Sixth Mass Extinction: History and Future

This chapter explores the potential occurrence of a sixth mass extinction by examining historical extinction events and the evidence from fossil records. It emphasizes the impact of human activity on biodiversity, the complexities of evolutionary adaptations, and the unpredictable nature of extinction events. Ultimately, it reflects on the resilience of life on Earth and the possibility of recovery despite current ecological challenges.

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