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'Closer than people think': Woolly mammoth 'de-extinction' is nearing reality — and we have no idea what happens next (www.livescience.com)

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[–] figjam@midwest.social 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The technology being developed to bring back an extinct species could be used to ensure extinction is no longer a possibility.

[–] wondrous_strange@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I really think you missed my point. And if not, please explain how it can undo all the damage that causes current extinctions

[–] figjam@midwest.social 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I do acknowledge that the planet is fucked and making a wooly mammoth will not in any way address the root causes of that. The point I'm making is that if this is developed and perfected there is hope for a path back to biodiversity as long as humans get their shit together and unfuck the planet.

I know that the glass is way beyond half empty, I have to remember that there is a little water left or else all I'm left with is despair

[–] wondrous_strange@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I feel you my friend...