mediocrity

Copernicus taught us that the world is not the center of the universe and Darwin that humans aren't special. But now we're thinking that this time is unique and not mediocre - global collapse is coming. Finally, something special!

human / nature

I've been studying ecology for about a decade, and watching nature shows all my life. You must be impressed with the intensity of natural innovation; every organism, population, and species is innovating in ways that will give it an edge.

Humans are doing that as well, but unfortunately we have no competetor nearly as resourceful as we are, so we're driving ourselves over some edge.

Does one answer lie in being less 'natural' and doing less: less innovation, less disruption, less territoriality?

Homo vehicularis

During the 20th Century Homo vehicularis became the dominant life form on Earth. It is growing faster and occupying more space than any other species. Whether or not you believe in intelligent design as a historical phenomenon, it is certainly happening now. Whether the personal vehicle of the future is powered by fossil fuels, nuclear energy, the sun, or the flatulence of its occupant, the car/spute/truck is going to dominate the planet for a long time.

Science and change

Scientists routinely complain about diminishing support and standards of scientific knowledge, but:
Scientific research continues to explode in papers, conferences, new journals that mystify even scientists, and:
Scientific research continues to support an accelerating rate of technological change that stresses us all out.

Maybe people want a bit less science?