The Anthropocene Reviewed

Canada Geese and Diet Dr Pepper

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Jan 29, 2018
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INSIGHT

Geese and Humans

  • Canada geese, once near extinction, now thrive due to human-altered landscapes.
  • Their population boom reflects our impact, mirroring human urbanization and reduced migration.
ANECDOTE

Fear of Geese

  • John Green shares a story about a past relationship where his fear was abandonment.
  • His girlfriend's fear, however, was geese, highlighting their unsettling presence.
INSIGHT

Collective Power vs. Individual Powerlessness

  • Humans hold immense collective power over the planet, shaping its biosphere and species' fates.
  • Yet, individually, we often feel powerless, caught in routines that mask the rapid pace of change.
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