What would happen if humans suddenly disappeared from earth? Based on the popular book by Alan Weisman, this is an interactive time line of The World Without Us. I don't know how much of this is scientifically feasible, but it's definitely interesting to imagine!
http://www.worldwithoutus.com/did_you_know.html
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I think that's a pretty factual albeit not very thorough examination. Reminded me of the Discovery/History Channel show "Life after People" (the first part of which this links you to on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO3Vag0Ugu4) It is the exact same idea, maybe even based on the book just with sweeping visual images. I think the chances that we manage to completely wipe out all of human life is kind of preposterous, but that's not the point of the article. I guess overall it shows that humans don't have even as much impact on the world as a whole as we think and we may one day be forgotten.
I just bought this book a couple weeks ago but haven't gotten around to reading it just yet. I was just wondering if you had any strong opinions on it aside from being an interesting thought experiment. Basically, is it worth reading?
Jon- I actually have seen "Life After People" and I thought the visuals were amazing.
Yael- I haven't read the book, I just happened to stumble upon that website. Sorry I can't offer any advice!
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