A science-based origin story for a planet-changing species: "Big History" can help humans understand our growing powers and responsibilities

David Christian

A science-based origin story for a planet-changing species: "Big History" can help humans understand our growing powers and responsibilities

Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations

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Abstract

Why the wide-angle lens of Big History is needed to help young people understand that we live at a turning point in planetary history, when for the first time a single species will shape the future of an entire biosphere.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Scientific American blogs
Publication status	Published - 22 Oct 2019

Keywords

Big History
Biosphere
Anthropocene
Climate Change

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