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The End of Earth and Long-Term Thinking
05:04 - 08:14 (03:10)
Scientist and writer, Britt Wray, discusses the importance of long-term thinking and the inevitable end of Earth, which she believes should be a catalyst for action towards a more sustainable future.
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The author discusses the inspiration for creating a roadmap for humans to leave Earth, citing the book Seveneves and a belief in human potential for creation and innovation as motivating factors.
05:04 - 06:01 (00:56)
Summary
The author discusses the inspiration for creating a roadmap for humans to leave Earth, citing the book Seveneves and a belief in human potential for creation and innovation as motivating factors.
ChapterThe End of Earth and Long-Term Thinking
Episode#357 - Christopher Mason - A 500-Year Plan To Reach Other Worlds
PodcastModern Wisdom
Scientist Dan Lunt explains why he believes it's important for us to think about the end of the Earth and how we can prepare for it both technologically and sociologically-speaking.
06:01 - 07:06 (01:04)
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Scientist Dan Lunt explains why he believes it's important for us to think about the end of the Earth and how we can prepare for it both technologically and sociologically-speaking. He reminds us that we only have a finite amount of time in this solar system and urges us to consider how we can be ready for when the time comes to leave.
ChapterThe End of Earth and Long-Term Thinking
Episode#357 - Christopher Mason - A 500-Year Plan To Reach Other Worlds
PodcastModern Wisdom
The planet's expected lifespan is four and a half billion years, yet the prospect of losing a fifth of that time frame, a billion years, is still a devastating thought, as it brings end-of-the-world scenarios like oceans boiling to the forefront.
07:06 - 08:14 (01:08)
Summary
The planet's expected lifespan is four and a half billion years, yet the prospect of losing a fifth of that time frame, a billion years, is still a devastating thought, as it brings end-of-the-world scenarios like oceans boiling to the forefront.