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I wonder if experiential diversity has increased. Surely the decrease of biodiversity is painful for mother earth, but perhaps there is greater variation in the

I wonder if experiential diversity has increased. Surely the decrease of biodiversity is painful for mother earth, but perhaps there is greater variation in the the experiences of all living organisms. EDIT: Just a runaway thought: why is biodiversity important? If we are optimizing for the general well-being of humans and living beings on earth (which is the frame of reference I am using), then extinction of a species while increasing experiential diversity seems worthwhile. In addition, the extinction of a species is only sad to those who remember. Many cultures have merged in history to become nations we see today, but nobody misses the oh-so-glory days of a specific Northern German tribe in BC 500. As to the beauty we experience from diversity of species (seeing them, interacting with them), I would much rather enjoy technological experiences over that natural experience. Perhaps this makes it sound all too all-or-nothing-esque, but it seems that there is a general assumption that increased biodiversity is good beyond measure.

raytracer 10y ago
> why is biodiversity important? Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters. > Many cultures have merged in history to become nations we see today, but nobody misses the oh-so-glory days of a specific Northern German tribe in BC 500. I assume certain indigenous people don't appreciate being conquered. > I wonder if experiential diversity has increased. Why do you suppose experiential diversity has increased?
- jonathankoren 10y ago
  > I assume certain indigenous people don't appreciate being conquered. Who mourns for the visigoths? No one. As for contemporary conquered indigenous peoples, they're dying or acculturating out. Today, too many are just fetishized "nobel savages" selling tourists crappy silver and turquoise trinkets and velvet paintings of moonlit wolves and men in feathered headdresses in between hands of blackjack.
kardos 10y ago
> If we are optimizing for the general well-being of humans We're a culture in a petri dish and we can see the end of the agar supply (resources/biodiversity). No cause for alarm because it's not exhausted yet?

raytracer 10y ago

> why is biodiversity important? Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters. > Many cultures have merged in history to become nations we see today, but nobody misses the oh-so-glory days of a specific Northern German tribe in BC 500. I assume certain indigenous people don't appreciate being conquered. > I wonder if experiential diversity has increased. Why do you suppose experiential diversity has increased?

jonathankoren 10y ago
> I assume certain indigenous people don't appreciate being conquered. Who mourns for the visigoths? No one. As for contemporary conquered indigenous peoples, they're dying or acculturating out. Today, too many are just fetishized "nobel savages" selling tourists crappy silver and turquoise trinkets and velvet paintings of moonlit wolves and men in feathered headdresses in between hands of blackjack.

kardos 10y ago

> If we are optimizing for the general well-being of humans We're a culture in a petri dish and we can see the end of the agar supply (resources/biodiversity). No cause for alarm because it's not exhausted yet?