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What were the three topics discussed from the chapter? (Hint; they were listed)
Biodiversty, Agriculture, Medicine
What standard of reasoning does Wilson use to describe the long term consequences of failing to protect biodiversity?
Standard- Deep/Depth
What was one topic discussed in this presentation? (Hint; any of the questions)
Any of the questions listed in the presentation are correct!
What does Wilson say about carbon pricing being helpful?
Companies will have to pay for their carbon emissions, making pollution expensive and costly, therefore aiding in decreasing pollution.
What order did the group members present their concepts and majors?
Avery
Josh
Alyssa
Ashlynn
What does Wilson say about the key to medicine, or alternative uses?
The key to medicine may lie in natural places, and natural substances can be used as alternatives.
What was the purpose of this chapter?
To demonstrate what the environment has financially, and how ignoring biodiversity conservation can lead to a major disastor in the future.
In the updates/topics discussion question, what did Wilson believe about biodiversity? (Look at your book!)
It is essential for the future of life!
What is sustainable development?
When there is a balance between the growth of the economy and protection of the environment.
What does Wilson assume about the economy without the proper protection of clean air, water, environment, etc.?
The economy will suffer and fail.
What species was debated on whether it was extinct, endangered, or ever ceased to exist?
The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker.
What were the question and argument of this chapter?
"How much is the biosphere worth?" and argument for destroying the environment will ultimately cost society more money or economic dispair in the long run.
What does Wilson do that provides clarity and a clear argument on why biodiversity is important?
He provides precise examples on destruction of biodiversity.
What was the estimated population of Blue Whales?
10,000 to 25,0000
What quote was given on debunking the major concerns of genetic engineering? (Hint; on first slide discussed)
"Most scientists and economists who have studied both sides of it agree that the benefits outweight the risks"
What were the three topics provided from the updates?
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
GMO Crops
Blue Whale
What type of viewpoints does Wilson use to justify his claims on biodiveristy? (Hint: There are 4, partial credit given until time runs out or all are guessed)
He looks at it scientifically, economically, politically, ethically.
In the discussion question after Nosich's elements, the topic of a profit-driven motivated world was discussed. What argument of Wilson led to understanding this point of view? (Hint; it was in the question on the slide)
Wilson argues that destroying the environment for financial and economic gain will actually cause economic loss, therefore having to understand the idea of why people are profit motivated to destroy the biosphere.
What was the overall value ($$$) of ecosystem services discussed in the chapter?
$33 trillion
What was one concept discussed from the group members slides on their majors? (Can be any of them)
Alyssa- Justification
Avery- Biodiversity
Josh- Sustainibility
Ashlynn- Not recognizing nature's value can put society at a financial risk
In the Future of Life, Wilson discusses heavily on genetic engineering. What percent of crops are grown using this and what were the examples listed?
90% and corn, cotton, soybeans.
Wilson uses a practical approach to make his arguments persuasive. Providing reality to push for biodiveristy efforts allows recognition of the economical and ethical impacts of protecting biodiversity.
On the last slide with three discussion questions, what was the main point collectively of putting those three questions together and not individually?
To understand why advocating for biodiversity conservation is important, but understanding that it can also be harmful to society, and moral values should be viewed over economical values.
What is invisible subsidy?
The idea that businesses can profit from nature without dealing with the consequences that come from destroying it.
What are each group members (who gave the presentation) college majors?
Alyssa - Sociology-Criminology
Josh - Integrated Marketing Communication
Avery - English
Ashlynn - Finance