Archaeology teaches us that we are not immune to extinction.

We’re not immune to extinction

No people in the civilisations I have studied during my career as an archaeologist expected to become a forgotten footnote of history. Their societies were thriving and people were enjoying life. And then they weren’t.

Something happened that eradicated their cultures, buried their temples, and brought down their walls. Now, their mortal remains are the vestigial remnants of once-great nations.

The institutions of their government, and the increasing threats – be they climatic, military, economic or political – gave warnings that the paths of their nations were not sustainable. Yet, they failed to react in a timely manner.

Archaeology teaches us that we are not immune to extinction. We have evolved to anticipate and respond to changes and threats in our environment, and the evolution of science best represents this survival skill.

Yet, our political, ideological and economic systems adapt to different forces focused on individual success and profit. This is often in complete contradiction to the ardent remonstrations of the scientific community.

  • masterofn001@lemmy.ca
    3·
    26 days ago

    No shit.

    But, the ones who have ignored, will ignore.

    Unless we make it absolutely impossible not to.

    And, at this point, yes, that means things need to be… Chaotically disassembled.

    We go out with a bang Or we go out gasping for air and killing eachother for food hoping someone will save us.