Ergebnis für "Extinction" in Sozialwissenschaften

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE From the author of Field Notes from a Catastrophe, a powerful and important work about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a compelling account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes. Over the last...

In The Extinction of Experience, Christine Rosen investigates the cultural and emotional shifts that accompany our embrace of technology. In warm, philosophical prose, Rosen reveals key human experiences at risk of going extinct, including face-to-face communication, sense of place, authentic emotion, and even boredom. Considering cultural trends, like TikTok challenges and mukbang, and politically unsettling phenomena, like sociometric trackers and online conspiracy culture, Rosen exposes an unprecedented shift in the human condition, one that habituates us to alienation and control.

Approximately 200,000 years ago, as modern humans began to radiate out from their evolutionary birthplace in Africa, Neanderthals were already thriving in Europe - descendants of a much earlier migration of the African genus Homo. But when modern humans eventually made their way to Europe 45,000 years ago, Neanderthals suddenly vanished.

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE The 10th Anniversary Edition of the powerful and important work about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a compelling account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes. Over the last half a billion years...

A former endangered species biologist looks at the ongoing sixth mass extinction through the prism of human behavior, personal experience, ecology, evolutionary biology, and contemporary conservation efforts. He provides new insights into factors triggering the current mass extinction event and examines conventional wisdom regarding human intelligence. The author suggests—as humanity edges ever closer to disappearing forever—a clear-eyed, real-world rationale for resignation but also acceptance.

In Extinction and the Human, Timothy Sweet ponders the realities of animal extinction and endangerment and the often divergent Native American and Euro-American narratives that surround them. He focuses especially on the force of human impact on megafauna—mammoths, whales, and the North American bison. Ultimately, he argues, it is the critical assessment of ideas of human exceptionalism that provides a necessary counterpoint both to apologies for human mastery over nature and deep ecology's attempts to erase the human.

The last "Indian War" was fought against Native American children in the dormitories and classrooms of government boarding schools. Only by removing Indian children from their homes for extended periods of time, policymakers reasoned, could white "civilization" take root while childhood memories of "savagism" gradually faded to the point of extinction. In the words of one official: "Kill the Indian and save the man."

What if the monsters of myth were real—and their bones now lie buried beneath the floodplains and fossil beds of Earth? This provocative audiobook drags ancient lore into the spotlight of cataclysmic science, comparing the tales of giants, behemoths, dragons, and sea serpents with the extinction-level events etched into geology, legend, and memory. From the thunder-lizards of prehistory to the gods of old who waged war with sky-fire and deluge, this journey uncovers the astonishing overlaps between humanity’s oldest myths and the fossil record's violent truths.

As global rates of plant and animal extinctions mount, anxieties about the future of the earth's ecosystems are fueling ever more ambitious efforts at conservation, which draw on Western scientific principles to manage species and biodiversity. In Revenant Ecologies, Audra Mitchell argues that these responses not only ignore but also magnify powerful forms of structural violence like colonialism, racism, genocide, extractivism, ableism, and heteronormativity, ultimately contributing to the destruction of unique life forms and ecosystems.

Akademikere i aksjon?! er en ny serie med nettarrangementer og podkaster som utforsker forholdet mellom akademia og klimaaktivisme i Norges særegne petrostatskontekst. Hver måned inviterer vi forskere, studenter og aktivister til samtaler om hvordan akademisk kunnskap, personlig motivasjon og samfunnsengasjement møtes i kampen for en rettferdig klimaframtid. De digitale arrangementene er åpne for alle akademikere i Norge og gir rom for dialog og utveksling på tvers av faggrenser. Opptakene fra møtene publiseres som podkast, slik at innsikten også er tilgjengelig for dem som ikke kan ...

Welcome to the Humans Against Extinction podcast, where our mission is to prevent the self-imposed extinction of the human race. Join us, won't you?

Welcome to the Extinction Rebellion Podcast. Here we try to answer questions, bring clarity, and demystify all that is XR.

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Brought to you by Penguin. Wildfires burning dozens of houses in London suburbs. Downpours so severe they can drown people trapped in basements. Record heatwaves paralysing our railways and hospitals. This sounds like fiction but it isn’t. The climate is turning far more hostile than many...

In a world where we often complicate the simple, this podcast is a refreshing reminder that life doesn’t have to be so hard. Join Alessandro Gavello as he breaks down the barriers we create for ourselves and explores practical, straightforward ways to simplify life. Through insightful conversations and actionable advice, this podcast helps you navigate daily challenges with ease and clarity. Designed for individuals seeking clarity and fulfilment, this show is perfect for those on a journey towards their goals or those simply looking for a better way forward. Rediscover how uncomplicated ...

Should we bring new humans into the world? Or would it be better off without us? A renowned philosopher and advisor to NBC’s The Good Place offers a thoughtful exploration of humanity’s future—or lack thereof. “For more than five years, Todd May was my philosophical advisor. I...

In its 4.5 billion–year history, life on Earth has been almost erased at least half a dozen times: shattered by asteroid impacts, entombed in ice, smothered by methane, and torn apart by unfathomably powerful megavolcanoes. And we know that another global disaster is eventually headed our way...

When we humans love foods, we love them a lot. In fact, we have often eaten them into extinction, whether it is the megafauna of the Paleolithic world or the passenger pigeon of the last century. In Lost Feast, food expert Lenore Newman sets out to look at the history of the foods we have loved to death and what that means for the culinary paths we choose for the future.

If you're a person who wants to know the secrets of humankind, nature, and evolution, then you're about to discover how to increase sensitivity to the problems of our planet right now! If you're serious about increase sensitivity to the problems of our planet and you really want to know the answers to these great life's questions, then you need to get a copy of A World without Humans: Pros & Cons of Our Eventual Extinction right now.

Welcome to "Endangered Voices: The Fight Against Extinction," where we delve into the urgent and complex world of animal extinction. Join us as we explore the myriad factors driving species to the brink and the heroic efforts being made to save them. From habitat destruction and climate change to overexploitation and invasive species, we uncover the threats facing wildlife today. Hear from experts in conservation, environmental science, and policy as they share their insights and stories of hope. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or a concerned citizen, this podcast will inspire you to take...