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I agree the Earth will survive even if it's not the same Earth we know and love today. Maybe we should all give a little extra appreciation for this specific time we live in - one of great technological advancement and one in which we still have much of the natural beauty we've come to take for granted. The future will be increasingly high tech, but those who live in it may not have untouched forests, coral reefs, or temperate weather in which to enjoy alongside it.