World on fire: two scenarios of the destruction of human civilization and possible extinction of the human race

Morgan, D.R.

doi:10.1016/j.futures.2009.07.011

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“…Indeed, the possibility/probability of our own (near) extinction is a matter that one might have thought was somewhat compelling to the modern scholar. But whilst there is important scholarship pursued in the nooks and crannies of academe (see, for example, Livi-Bacci, 2015;Morgan, 2009;Carpenter and Bishop, 2009), this work, as Bostrom (2006) observes, rarely enters mainstream debate and reflection.…”

Section: Accounts Of Human Extinctionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perhaps the Dodo should have accounted for human beings? Accounts of humanity and (its) extinction

Gray

Milne

2018

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Purpose: We intend to offer a counter-narrative to those accounts of specific species extinction. Our intention is to offer a counter narrative that places humanity's ways of organising at the core and recognises that only fundamental re-appraisal of (western) humanity's current taken-for-granted narratives offers any hope for biodiversity and sustainability. Thus we seek to offer a narrative that might challenge producers of accounts of all sorts to reconsider the context and level of resolution of their accounts. We do this by first arguing that humankind is the root cause of most (if not all) current species extinctions. We then argue that such extinctions represent one reason why humanity might itself be threatened with extinction or indeed, why human extinction might be a good thing. We need new accounts and utopian possibilities with which to imagine other, better, futures.Design/methodological/approach: The piece is an essay which assembles a wide range of literature in order to support its contentions. Findings:There are many individual accounts of species which explore the (albeit very serious) symptoms of a problem without, we maintain, examining the systematic source of the problem. The source problem is western mankind's organisation and somewhat taciturn conception of humanity. There is a lack of accounts offering new possibilities. Research Limitations/Implications:The piece is an essay and, consequently limited to the quality of the argument presented. The essay suggests that the principal implications relate to (i) how producers of counter-accounts frame their construction of accounts and (ii) how accounts of species extinction need to be more cognizant of underlying causes.Practical Implications: Without substantial change, planetary ecology, including humanity, is very seriously threatened. Imagining a plausible future is a most practical act of faith.Social Implications: The essay suggests that as accountants we might think to approach our counter-accounts with a lower level of resolution: one that is directed towards a more challenging notion of what it is to be human. Originality/value: Whilst building upon the growing sophistication in our understanding of (new) accounts and responding to the emerging literatures on biodiversity, species extinction and utopian vision we offer what we believe to be a unique suggestion in the accounting literature about the extinction of mankind.Key Words: Humanity; Extinction; Narratives; Accounts; Biodiversity; Utopian Method

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Section: Accounts Of Human Extinctionmentioning

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Perhaps the Dodo should have accounted for human beings? Accounts of humanity and (its) extinction

Gray

Milne

2018

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“…We acknowledge that there are many paths to extinction, which is why many evolution and extinction scenarios end with massive species extinction [16][17][18][19][20][21]. Though paths vary depending upon the elements involved-energy consumption, land development, economic production, climate change, etc.-the ultimate predicted outcome for species is usually starvation and then extinction.…”

Section: Environmental Scanning Analytical Frameworkmentioning

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The Race for Evolutionary Success

Tonn

Stiefel

2012

Sustainability

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Abstract:The Earth appears to be at the beginning of sixth massive species extinction. This paper balances a review of the forces threatening species survival with a comprehensive scan of factors that could act as counterweights. These factors could lead to four types of evolution-cultural, regulatory, ecological, and technological-that could individually or in combination avert massive species extinction if humans implement solutions faster than new problems arise. Implications and future research opportunities are also explored.

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“…2 See Stern [7] and Speth [8] for representative discussions of the limits to present patterns of industrial production. Discussion of the end of industrial civilization or even extinction of the human race has recently been canvassed by authors such as Morgan [9] or Tonn [10].…”

Section: The First Great Transformationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…8 The market for resources was becoming more competitive and contested, and the impact of their extraction, throughput and dumping was starting to put enormous strains on the capacity of the system, particularly in China. 9 The whole system was starting to look nonsustainable, threatening its own resource base and the biodiversity of the planet.…”

Section: Ecological Impact Of Industrial Capitalismmentioning

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Naturalizing capitalism: The next Great Transformation

Mathews

2011

Futures

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World on fire: two scenarios of the destruction of human civilization and possible extinction of the human race

Cited by 39 publications

References 6 publications

Perhaps the Dodo should have accounted for human beings? Accounts of humanity and (its) extinction

Perhaps the Dodo should have accounted for human beings? Accounts of humanity and (its) extinction

The Race for Evolutionary Success

Naturalizing capitalism: The next Great Transformation

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