Earth: A Century Hence

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

b'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'