Could a single pattern of behavior explain our greatest global crises?
In short: From the rise of super germs to the reality of global warming, Nicholas Amendolare explores a shared underlying cause: the tragedy of the commons.
In a 1968 essay regarding overpopulation, Garrett Hardin identified a specific pattern of human behavior that contributes to significant historical and modern problems. This video examines how this concept applies to various ecological and biological threats, such as overfishing and the emergence of super germs.
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