That’s pretty good, Dave. I think it’s your best one yet. I’d add we should care about sturgeons just because they exist. It doesn’t need to have a use for humans; rather its value is intrinsic to its existence alone. If it lives that’s value enough. If people don’t care about that, they’ll likely not be swayed by the other arguments even if there is an overall economic benefit-a development project will bring in more money in the short term and the powers that be want that money now rather than worry about possible future economic detriments because their development project endangers the species that brings the benefit.
Thanks, Chris - I'm gradually learning how to put together a UA-cam video! You and I agree that the continued existence of sturgeons is miraculous enough that we should fully appreciate them and do what we can to help them. The other arguments are just in case somebody doesn't feel that way ... but you are right that the real answer lies in people valuing sturgeons simply for their existence. Perhaps a video like this one, and a clear response like yours, will help to prompt more people to feel that way!
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Excellent, BioDave! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
That’s pretty good, Dave. I think it’s your best one yet.
I’d add we should care about sturgeons just because they exist. It doesn’t need to have a use for humans; rather its value is intrinsic to its existence alone. If it lives that’s value enough. If people don’t care about that, they’ll likely not be swayed by the other arguments even if there is an overall economic benefit-a development project will bring in more money in the short term and the powers that be want that money now rather than worry about possible future economic detriments because their development project endangers the species that brings the benefit.
Thanks, Chris - I'm gradually learning how to put together a UA-cam video!
You and I agree that the continued existence of sturgeons is miraculous enough that we should fully appreciate them and do what we can to help them. The other arguments are just in case somebody doesn't feel that way ... but you are right that the real answer lies in people valuing sturgeons simply for their existence. Perhaps a video like this one, and a clear response like yours, will help to prompt more people to feel that way!
Hey, Chris - I clicked on your icon and watched some of your exhilarating bike-riding through the snowy forest. Impressive!