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The human race is not special. So why do we think we’re immune to mass extinction?

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The rapid spread of the coronavirus in recent weeks has also escalated the anxiety that people feel about their mortality.

However, there seems to be a difference in the way the public has reacted to these two threats. Global warming and potential mass extinction are seen as a vague threat somewhere out there in the distant future, whereas coronavirus is viewed as a clear and imminent danger.

DAWSON, Geoff. The human race is not special. So why do we think we’re immune to mass extinction? ABC News. Disponível em: <https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-03/global-warming-mass-extinction-psychological-impact/11923370>. Acesso em: 04 jun. 2021.

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The human race is not special. So why do we think we’re immune to mass extinction?

[...]

The rapid spread of the coronavirus in recent weeks has also escalated the anxiety that people feel about their mortality.

However, there seems to be a difference in the way the public has reacted to these two threats. Global warming and potential mass extinction are seen as a vague threat somewhere out there in the distant future, whereas coronavirus is viewed as a clear and imminent danger.

DAWSON, Geoff. The human race is not special. So why do we think we’re immune to mass extinction? ABC News. Disponível em: <https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-03/global-warming-mass-extinction-psychological-impact/11923370>. Acesso em: 04 jun. 2021.

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The flight will circle Hong Kong, crewed by fully vaccinated Cathay staff. Furthermore, all the CO2 emissions will be offset by the airline through its Fly Greener carbon offsetting scheme.

AHLGREN, Linnea. Win A Private Jet Party On An A321neo With Cathay Pacific. Simple Flying. Disponível em: <https://simpleflying.com/cathay-pacific-private-a321neo-party/>. Acesso em: 04 jun. 2021.

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