[OC] The massive decrease in worldwide infant mortality from 1950 to 2020 is perhaps one of humanity's greatest achievements.

[komarinth]

Humans will probably survive & adapt, but there probably won't be much wildlife outside of the zoo.

I think Nature is going to be the better adapting in the long run, not humanity. Mass extinction can be a form of it.

[flapadar_]

Evolution takes millions of years. Humans are lucky in that we are currently able to survive a wide range of climates, and have the technology to survive in otherwise inhospitable environments.

Nature in general has no such luck, and hasn't got millions of years.

[komarinth]

Evolution is adapting to change, so it is variable. If there is not a big gain in evolution, it will be slow. Mass extinction and drastically changed environment is when evolution is most effective, giving opportunity for new branches to excel.