Host Taylor Weech shares some thoughts of her own and from others on the recently released study confirming that the Holocene (6th Mass) extinction is in motion, likely spelling the end for humans and many other species in the conceivable future. How do we process that idea in our daily lives and what can/should we do about it? Rants and a little help from Tolkien and Tom Waits. Includes reference to the following articles: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3131891/The-sixth-mass-extinction-officially-begun-threaten-humanity-s-existence-scientists-warn.html http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/31612-sixth-great-mass-extinction-event-begins-2015-on-pace-to-become-hottest-year-on-record#st_refDomain=www.facebook.com&st_refQuery=/?_rdr And a portion of the following TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBjtO-0tbKU