An essay on the biological origin of producing surplus value by human labor
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DOI: 10.1007/s10818-017-9248-9
Abstract: In this essay, we explore the origins of the ability to produce surplus value through human labor. The main hypothesis is that the safety factor for energy capacity in humans determines the surplus value of… read more here.
Keywords: labor; energy; value human; human labor ... See more keywords
The conservation value of human-modified landscapes for the world’s primates
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-08139-0
Abstract: Land-use change pushes biodiversity into human-modified landscapes, where native ecosystems are surrounded by anthropic land covers (ALCs). Yet, the ability of species to use these emerging covers remains poorly understood. We quantified the use of… read more here.
Keywords: use; conservation value; modified landscapes; conservation ... See more keywords