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Sure. It's been done before by humans but now we aren't deliberately killing off these species. We are just existing and through the consequences of our behav
by syops 5y ago
Sure. It's been done before by humans but now we aren't deliberately killing off these species. We are just existing and through the consequences of our behaviors we are killing them. We are all killing off species at a rate humans never before could.
- lotsofpulp 5y agoI would expect that since the number of humans exist at many multiples of what they used to before. Plus technological advances allowing humans to exert more influence over the environment.
- syops 5y agoSure, but let’s add to the fact that as a species we have pretty much collectively decided that the other animals, plants, insects don’t matter. We’ve also collectively decided to defecate all over the environment and dump chemicals everywhere. As a species we really suck.
- rcMgD2BwE72F 5y ago> We are just existing You may be just existing but some very powerful politicians and businessmen are spreading lies and hiding the truth so we can continue to just exist and never realize that the systems which determine how we exist (eat, move, live, consume...) are destroying our habitat/climate for the benefit of a few. There are many ways to exist, and our current ways are very deliberate with regards to their impact on life (eg neonicotinoids).
- syops 5y agoLet me clarify. Without actively and purposefully doing so we are killing off species on a grand scale. We do by how we acquire food, how we manufacture items for consumption, etc. Just by existing, in the sense of local optimization creatures who seek comfort and pleasure, we are killing the planet.