The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens The Population Problem: Human Impact, Extinctions, and the Biodiversity Crisis with Corey Bradshaw
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Aug 14, 2024 
Corey Bradshaw, a global ecologist and director at Flinders University, dives into the pressing issue of human overpopulation and its link to biodiversity loss. He discusses the alarming signs of the sixth mass extinction driven by human activity. The conversation touches on varying global demographics, the critical role of pollinators, and the need for urgent environmental action and sustainable policies. Corey also emphasizes emotional challenges in conservation and the necessity for diverse perspectives to navigate these interconnected crises.
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Sixth Mass Extinction
- The current extinction rate is about a thousand times higher than the rate between mass extinctions.
- This makes the ongoing sixth mass extinction potentially the largest in Earth's history.
Life's Resilience
- Life on Earth has always recovered after mass extinctions, creating new niches and species.
- Sentience might not be essential for life's persistence, just a unique chapter in its history.
Co-extinctions
- Co-extinctions, where the extinction of one species causes others to go extinct, are often underestimated.
- Studies suggest that overall extinction rates could be ten times higher than predicted when considering co-extinctions.