Exploring Thought Experiments and Time Travel Scenarios for Earth Day Reflection

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Exploring thought experiments on the consequences of human actions, including the accidental carbon pulse in Earth's history and the potential changes if present-day humans were sent back in time. The chapter emphasizes the importance of considering the long-term effects of our choices and highlights the interconnectedness of our actions on the future.

Recorded April 22 2024

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For this Earth Day in 2024 Frankly, Nate walks through 7 thought experiments geared towards imagining scenarios and outcomes for ourselves, society, and the planet. While not rooted in reality, thinking through hypotheticals can be a valuable way to reflect on our ethics, ideals, and future decision points. From the perceived quick-fix of solar panels to magic solutions for infrastructure and governance, how might human cultural values impact outcomes for the biosphere? How do humans and the climate shape each other, and what does that mean for the less stable climate we’re headed towards? If they knew what we do today, could humans from hundreds of years ago have avoided the carbon pulse - and what opportunities do we have today, living in the future's past?

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