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== <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Remembering</span> == * '''The Anthropocene''' β A "Proposed" "Geological Epoch" starting in the mid-20th century, where "Human Impact" is visible in the "Global Rock Layer." * '''The Great Acceleration''' β The "Post-1950 Period" where "Population," "Energy Use," "Plastic Production," and "CO2 Emissions" all "Exploded" simultaneously. * '''The Sixth Mass Extinction''' β The "Current Event" where "Species" are "Going Extinct" at **100-1,000x** the "Natural Rate" because of humans. * '''Planetary Boundaries''' (RockstrΓΆm) β The "9 Limits" (e.g. 'Climate,' 'Nitrogen,' 'Water') that humans "Must Not Cross" to "Maintain a Stable Earth." * '''Technofossils''' β "Man-made Objects" (like 'Concrete,' 'Plastic,' 'Smartphones') that will be "Found in the Rocks" millions of years from now. * '''Tipping Points''' β (See Article 526). The "Critical Thresholds" where a "Small Change" causes a "Massive, Irreversible Shift" in the environment. * '''Biomass Shift''' β The fact that **96% of all mammals** on Earth are now "Humans and their Livestock," with only **4%** being "Wild Animals." * '''Geoengineering''' β The "Proposed Technology" to "Cool the Earth" by "Reflecting Sunlight" or "Sucking out Carbon." * '''Post-Humanism''' β The "Philosophy" that "Humanity" is "Evolving" into something "New" (via 'AI,' 'Robotics,' or 'Genetics') that is "Beyond the Biological Human." * '''Technosphere''' β The "Global Network" of "Technology" and "Infrastructure" that now "Exceeds" the "Biosphere" in weight. </div> <div style="background-color: #006400; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px;">
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