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#136 – Will MacAskill on what we owe the future

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Human Impact on Nature: Myths and Realities

This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between humans and the environment, questioning the notion of harmonious coexistence prior to megafaunal extinctions. It emphasizes the significant impacts of human activity on ecological systems, supported by rigorous research and discussion of criticism faced by recent scholarly work.

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