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Should we welcome the end of humanity?

In this blistering book about the history of an idea, one of our leading critics draws on his dazzling range and calls our attention to a seemingly inconceivable topic that is being seriously discussed: that the end of humanity's reign on earth is…

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I had to read this one twice immediately and was so excited by it. Kirsch starts with those espousing anti-humanity. Humans have screwed up the planet, less working with and more taking control of all aspects of nature, often in the most negative ways.

For some, we are hopeless, and it would be just as good if humans winked out of existence. I found hope in such dire words because others believe humans are evolving. These are the transhumanists. Hopefully, before it’s too late, we can get off this rock. We can go into the solar system or even the…

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