[gbrown]

Forever? Nah, but I’d prefer if things changed at the usual pace - slow enough for species to adapt and evolve without catastrophic extinctions.

[AllegedAlec]

> Nah, but I’d prefer if things changed at the usual pace - slow enough for species to adapt and evolve without catastrophic extinctions.

Why do you think that evolution happens like that? Extinction events are a major driver in evolution, and as far as I know, Punctuated Equilibrium Theory still has quite a bit of traction; many models (especially simulations) seem to show that this is what quite often happens.

[gbrown]

Well, it doesn’t always, but I’d prefer not to live during the equivalent of a self imposed asteroid impact kthxbye.

Like, sure, mass extinctions happen... but this one is totally optional.

[easytiger]

I don't think having to find a new ski resort is catastrophic. People have only been going to ski resorts for 100 years

[coldtea]

>I don't think having to find a new ski resort is catastrophic.

As if the worst thing is the loss of ski resorts?

How about going finding a new place to live, cultivate, and the huge casualties in human life, animals, etc?

[easytiger]

Ironically skiresorts aren't a haven of biodiversity

[gbrown]

“I’m really bummed about the way it makes my arm look” said the stage 4 terminal skin cancer patient.

Hint: it’s not actually about the skiing.