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The Anthropocene Reviewed

Humanity's Temporal Range

Mar 26, 2020
21:35

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  • Humanity's capacity to address climate change stems from understanding the past and imagining the future.
  • Apocalyptic beliefs reflect humanity's concerns for existence, contrasting cultural cyclic and linear views on the end of the world.

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The Nature of Humanity's Temporal Range

Humanity's temporal range, compared to other species like elephants and alpacas, is relatively short. While humans worry about apocalyptic visions throughout history, the reality of climate change presents a tangible and urgent threat. Despite our self-centered tendencies, our capacity to understand the past and imagine the future drives us to address impending challenges, such as climate change, and strive for survival amidst evolving circumstances.

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