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Author: Steve Quinn

Harari – Week 14

November 26, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

Government and economy became central pillars of human civilization in part because foraging, hunting, and agriculture no longer were the…

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Posted in: Week 14: Harari (Part 3)

These Stylish New Genes

November 12, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

CRISPR can edit genes, delete or replace parts of DNA, and has the power to even treat illnesses once thought…

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Posted in: Week 12: Gould, Specter, Harris

November 5, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

Natural selection theory is one of Darwin’s prime arguments, in that a species will accumulate traits with each passing generation…

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Posted in: Week 11: Darwin

Nothing like we’ve Anthropo-seen before

October 29, 2018 Steve Quinn 4 Comments

I would indeed agree with the creation of the Anthropocene era to describe the impact that our species has had…

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Posted in: Week 10: Climate Science (Steffen)

Carbon Emissions Are Actual Poison, Mr. Ebell.

October 22, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

Techno fixes can address ongoing climate change and environmental concerns in a number of ways, namely reducing human impact on…

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Posted in: Week 09: Climate Science (Reidy)

This Land is (a) Mine

October 15, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

  In order for humans to benefit, the environment must suffer in a zero-sum exchange, or at least that’s what…

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Posted in: Week 08: Superfund (Part 2)

Mine Over Matter

October 8, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

  Copper was critical in a lot of the new technology and infrastructure emerging during the time of the later…

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Posted in: Week 07: Superfund (Part 1)

Does Parliament have Nightmares of Electric Machines?

October 1, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

The air pump and electrical machines are objects to be feared because they represent the enlightenment and advancement in collective…

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Posted in: Week 06: Johnson (Part 2)

Follow The Money to Get The Honey

September 24, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

Harari posits that capitalism and the desire for wealth drives a lot of innovation, often because those innovations are made…

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Posted in: Week 05: Harari (Part 2) and Johnson (Part 1)

From Apes to Artists

September 17, 2018 Steve Quinn 1 Comment

  The Cognitive Revolution refers to the evolution of humans adapting abilities like critical thinking, creativity, reasoning and other intelligent…

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Posted in: Week 04: Harari (Part 1)

Do wait (Douthwaite) and see what happens: Consequences of technological development

September 10, 2018 Steve Quinn Leave a comment

Douthwaite states that much of techmology advances with the concern of addressing a social issue or want; (i.e, nuclear weapons…

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Posted in: Week 03: Technological Fix

Parks and (w)Rec'(king our environment)

September 3, 2018 Steve Quinn 2 Comments

The Bitterroot Valley experiences environmental challenges that are typical of societies and ecosystems globally, including climate change, toxic waste pollution,…

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Posted in: Week 02: Diamond (MT)

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