As a Scientific Concept the Anthropocene Is Dead. But[is It Still A]helpful Idea
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The article discusses the concept of the Anthropocene and its relevance despite being declared 'dead' as a scientific concept, sparking a thoughtful discussion on its usefulness and alternative ideas.
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pols45
2 months ago
Donna Haraway's Chthulucene gets my vote.
anigbrowl
2 months ago
I suggest rewriting the title to use the subheader instead. You can edit it for about 30-60 minutes after posting.
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