Gurteen Knowledge Blog October 18, 2024, 12:11We humans have existed for only about 200,000 years. Yet, our impact on Earth is so profound that scientists propose a new epoch—the Anthropocene—to mark this period of significant human influence on the planet’s geology and ecosystems. One fascinating story is how the Little Ice Age in the 1600s may … Continue reading The Human Age How humans have shaped Earth’s environment in unexpected ways
From Enlightenment to Entanglement Two Worlds Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Humans have existed for a mere 200,000 years. Nonetheless, our impact on the Earth has been so significant that scientists are proposing that this period in the Earth’s history should be named the ‘Anthropocene’ — the age of humans. The Earth is … Continue reading The Anthropocene The age of humans
The Anthropocene Conclusion: Two Worlds Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Human history spans 200,000 years, marked by a significant shift from survival in the natural world to today’s entangled, complex socio-technical world. Our brains, shaped for simpler times, struggle to navigate this new complexity. To survive, we must adapt our thinking to better … Continue reading Two Worlds Learning to live in an entangled world