Tag: conservation
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On “hopelessness”, ignorant bliss, and pragmatism
Main point: One of the most intensely frustrating attributes of the general conservation community is a fear of realism – optimism is important, of course, but so is pragmatism. Species, ecosystems, resources (whatever you’re interested in conserving) will not survive merely because we hold hands and *believe* that they can. Conservation approaches must be designed…
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Ta-Daaaa: Defense Presentation Video!
Way back in August (actually, exactly 5 months ago), I gave the most important presentation of my life thus far: my dissertation defense. It was exhilarating to share my research with a wonderful audience of mentors, loved ones, and well-wishers – it meant so much to see a sea of friendly faces who had taken…
Tara Sayuri Whitty 