The article discusses how technology is insufficient to solve environmental challenges, emphasizing that it does not experience the consequences of planetary extremes. The author highlights the resilience of microbes, which have existed for billions of years and adapted to drastic planetary changes. Through understanding the origins and evolution of these microorganisms, society can glean insights into tackling contemporary problems. The narrative underscores the critical role microbes play in Earth's history and their ability to thrive in harsh conditions, suggesting that studying them may help address future environmental crises.
Technology is not going to suffer the consequences of planetary extremes.
By studying these solutions and by traveling back in time...we may be able to learn how to mitigate current and future problems.
About 3 billion years ago, oxygen was created by a microbe.
Evolution keeps a record of biology solving problems.
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