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a16z Podcast: Making a (Really) Wild Geo-Engineering Idea Real

a16z Podcast

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Viewing Humanity Through Long Timescales

This chapter examines the significance of long-term perspectives on human history, intertwining discussions on scientific research and its socioeconomic impacts on local communities. Through personal anecdotes and critical assessments of environmental initiatives, the speakers address the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and the realities of human existence. The narrative further explores the challenges of communicating ambitious geoengineering projects and the societal readiness necessary for their acceptance.

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