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Stewart Brand – The Polymath of Polymaths

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Started February 17, 2026

Stewart Brand (@stewartbrand) is the president of The Long Now Foundation, established to foster long-term thinking and responsibility. He leads a project called Revive & Restore, which seeks to bring back extinct animal species such as the passenger pigeon and woolly mammoth. Stewart is very well known for founding, editing, and publishing The Whole Earth Catalog (WEC), which changed my life when I was a little kid. It also received a national book award for its 1972 issue. Stewart is the co...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
Reviving extinct species could restore ecological balance and biodiversity, offering a second chance for nature's lost wonders.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
Stewart Brand's vision of long-term thinking is crucial for addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
While ambitious, projects like Revive & Restore can lead to unintended ecological consequences and should be approached with caution.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
The ethical implications of de-extinction warrant careful consideration, as we must weigh potential benefits against unforeseen consequences.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
Bringing back extinct species may distract us from addressing current environmental issues and prioritizing existing species' conservation.
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