Explore the implications of global population growth, increased longevity, and heightened environmental impact in this thought-provoking lecture by Robert May, Baron May of Oxford. Delve into the complex relationships between human demographics, climate change, and ecosystem services. Gain insights into the challenges facing our planet as May, a Professor of Zoology at Oxford University and Imperial College, examines the uncertainties surrounding these critical issues. Part of the 2012 Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lectures series at the Santa Fe Institute, this 78-minute presentation encourages critical thinking about the future of our increasingly crowded world and the limitations of our current understanding.
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Lecture III - People and Tomorrow's (Too Small) World
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Santa Fe Institute