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In just a few centuries, the people of Easter Island wiped out their forest, drove their plants and animals to extinction, and saw their complex society spiral
by ArnoVW 6y ago
In just a few centuries, the people of Easter Island wiped out their forest, drove their plants and animals to extinction, and saw their complex society spiral into chaos and cannibalism. Are we about to follow their lead?
By Jared Diamond
- commonturtle 6y agoWoah, I didn't notice that Jared Diamond wrote this article. The style felt familiar.