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The Anthropocene Epoch

This series chronicles the monumental rise of humanity and its undeniable impact on planet Earth. It explores how humankind has become the dominant force within the biosphere, reshaping landscapes and influencing ecosystems on an unprecedented scale. The narratives delve into the consequences of this ascendancy, from technological advancements to the ecological challenges that arise. It's a compelling examination of our current era and its place in the grand sweep of geological history.

Half-Earth
The Meaning of Human Existence
The Social Conquest of Earth

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  1. 1
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    In a generational work of clarity and passion, one of the greatest living scientists directly addresses these three fundamental questions of religion, philosophy, and science. Includes 90 illustrations.

    The Social Conquest of Earth
  2. 2

    A twenty-first-century philosophical argument against mechanistic views of human life outlines expansive and advanced theories on human behavior to consider how humans are supremely different from all other species

    The Meaning of Human Existence
  3. 3

    Half-Earth

    • 272 pages
    • 10 hours of reading
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    The worlds greatest naturalist (Jeffrey Sachs) proposes a plan to save Earths imperiled biosphere.

    Half-Earth