Exhibition chapter
Milestones of the Anthropocene | Welcome to the Anthropocene
This is a chapter of the virtual exhibition “Welcome to the Anthropocene: The Earth in Our Hands”—written and curated by historian Nina Möllers.
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Multimedia | interviews and talks
“Generation Anthropocene is Upon Us”
Inspired by courses they’ve developed at Stanford, Mike Osborne and Miles Traer created the Generation Anthropocene podcast, a volunteer-based audio show featuring thought leaders.
Exhibition chapter
Humans and machines | Welcome to the Anthropocene
This is a chapter of the virtual exhibition “Welcome to the Anthropocene: The Earth in Our Hands”—written and curated by historian Nina Möllers.
Multimedia | journal article
"Restoring Eden in the Amish Anthropocene"
Through an ethnographic account about the use of an electromagnetic water system in the Amish community, Nicole Welk-Joerger explores the conceptual meeting ground between sacred and secular worldviews in efforts that address the Anthropocene.
Multimedia | journal
“Historicising Entanglements: Science, Technology and Socio-Ecological Change in the Postcolonial Anthropocene”
This special issue focuses on connected histories of science, technology and socio-ecological change in what the editors call the “postcolonial Anthropocene.”
Perspectives Article
The Geologic Challenge of the Anthropocene
Ziolkowski tackles the problem of defining the Anthropocene from a geologic perspective, and explores how the Earth will record evidence of our existence.
Multimedia | journal article
“Gaia versus the Anthropocene: Untimely Thoughts on the Current Eco-Catastrophe.”
This article suggests an alternative understanding of global warming and gives a thermodynamic and historical account of ecological destruction.
Perspectives Article
Neurogeology: The Anthropocene’s Inspirational Power
This article argues that Planet Earth has entered a period of “neurogeology”: the mental states and resulting actions of individual humans, groups of humans, and the collective mental states of all humans together are creating a new mode of planetary development.
Multimedia | Env. blogs & websites
Everyday Futures: Australia in the Age of Humans
The project Everyday Futures explores the role museums can play in helping to make sense of Australia’s experiences during a time of rapid planetary change and global disruption.
Multimedia | image
Nuclear Fission
The discovery of the nuclear chain reaction enabled the construction of atomic bombs and nuclear power plants—something never intended by the scientists.