"Capitalism is so good that it has only existed for 0.00000011% of the Earth's life, but during that time it's threatened a mass extinction event."

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[–]bobbobbybob 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

It certainly seems to have a wild effect on my liberal ex-friends. I'm going to have to ask for a source on your statement.

[–]magnora7 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

https://thinkprogress.org/exclusive-elevated-co2-levels-directly-affect-human-cognition-new-harvard-study-shows-2748e7378941/

Even in a closed room with no ventilation at night, it can cause decreased brain function

[–]bobbobbybob 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Interesting study. Relevant to indoor spaces with poor ventilation, for sure.

I notice that they did not control for time based adaptation to the changed CO2 levels.