Earth: A Century Hence

Published: Oct. 4, 2010, 3 a.m.

Humans have not gone unnoticed on this planet. We\u2019ve left our mark with technology, agriculture, architecture, and a growing carbon footprint. But where is this trajectory headed?\nIn the first of a two-part series: what will be lost and what will still be around 100 years from now? James Lovelock says a hotter planet will prompt mass migrations. And Cary Fowler urges us to save our seeds \u2013 the health of future farms may depend on it.\nPlus, from antibiotics to sewage systems: why human ingenuity ultimately saves the day.\nAnd, sure, humans will be around in a century, but \u2013 with bionic limbs and silicon neurons \u2013 would we recognize them?\nGuests:\n\n\nJames Lovelock - Independent scientist and author of The Vanishing Face of Gaia\n\n\n\nCary Fowler - Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust\n\n\nRussell Blackford - Philosopher, writer, and editor-in-chief of the \u201cJournal of Evolution and Technology.\u201d\n\nDescripci\xf3n en espa\xf1ol\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices