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Whoa. In an odd way, it could turn out that destroying our natural ecosystems is the fastest way to prepare for a post-GRB environment. So maybe if our responsi
by patcon 12y ago
Whoa. In an odd way, it could turn out that destroying our natural ecosystems is the fastest way to prepare for a post-GRB environment. So maybe if our responsibility is to preserve intelligent life, the best route is to destroy the planet ASAP in a controlled manner, and learn to become completely self-sufficient without eco-system services... :/
- TrainedMonkey 12y agoWhile idea is remotely plausible, I think chance of that is really small. Destroying ecosystem will likely destroy human civilization, as we are still major part of that ecosystem.
- vinceguidry 12y agoThe main reason species go extinct when the ecosystem collapses is the fact that most animals can't adapt to the new normal. Humans are among the most adaptable life forms imaginable, our civilization has a much better chance at surviving ecological collapse. Poor people might all be eating jellyfish stew, and certain economic sectors might disappear, but we should be just fine.