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a word that refers to 'shifting baselines' which is a concept in ecology that describes the way in which each generation perceives the state of the environment based on the conditions they grew up with, leading to a gradual decline in environmental standa
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The concept of shifting baselines refers to the changing perception of what is considered normal in terms of environmental conditions over time.
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Shifting baselines can make it hard to notice gradual changes in the environment because we get used to them.
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Yo, have you noticed how our idea of what's normal in nature keeps shifting? It's like we're always playing catch-up.
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Just like how our taste in music evolves over time, shifting baselines can alter our perception of what is acceptable in the environment.