The Mass Extinction Of The Human Species, By William Kotke–A Speaking Truth To Power Exclusive
Humans cannot live on this planet in perpetuity unless they live in balance with the biological world .
Humans cannot live on this planet in perpetuity unless they live in balance with the biological world .
About a decade ago I realized we were putting the finishing touches on our own extinction party, with the party probably over by 2030. During the intervening period I’ve seen nothing to sway this belief, and much evidence to reinforce it. Yet the protests, ridicule, and hate mail reach a fervent pitch when I speak or write about the potential for near-term extinction of Homo sapiens.
“We’re different.”
“We’re special.”
“We’re too intelligent.”
“We’ll find a way out. We always do.”