The Revolt against Humanity: Adam Kirsch Imagines a Future Without Humanity"

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The Revolt against Humanity: Adam Kirsch Imagines a Future Without Humanity"

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In this KEEN ON podcast, Andrew talks to Adam Kirsch, author of "The Revolt Against Humanity: Imagining a Future Without Us"
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