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Geologists Make It Official: We’re Not in an ‘Anthropocene’ Epoch
(www.nytimes.com)
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this post was submitted on 20 Mar 2024
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Why wouldnt it?
I don't know the definition
I was of the opinion that some specific chemical properties must be met.
And that was the reason why I asked in this humble way
I'm not trying to push back against the humility, but I asked it that way to try and get you to consider some underlying assumptions you might have. Its more of a rhetorical approach, not meant in rudeness. Imagine it to have a /c or 'casual' or curious tone.
I like the idea of having more "intent" markers; /s seems to be the only one people recognise (and I've seen some on here push back against it as a Reddit thing).