Easter Island: A story of resilience and adaptation – F.D. Flam

The story of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is often seen as a metaphor for Earth's future. Isolated like our planet in space, its people were known for remarkable creativity and devastating self-destruction. However, new archaeological evidence reveals a tale of adaptation and resilience. Despite deforestation and limited resources, the islanders developed innovative agriculture, showing how humanity can survive against the odds. This evolving narrative offers valuable lessons in sustainability and perseverance.

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By F.D. Flam

There are good reasons the story of Easter Island is often held up as a parable for planet Earth and humanity's future. The tiny island was, for centuries, as isolated in the vast Pacific Ocean as is our little blue dot in the vastness of space. And the people who lived there are legendary for scaling the heights of creativity and descending the depths of destruction. 

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