Does Paleontology Matter?

Is paleontology a science worth studying? I asked paleontologists and students of paleontology why they study paleontology and what impact it has on human society. Is it a science that is relevant to modern society? If not, why are we fascinated with it?

Huge thanks to the following contributors:
Brian Curtice
Ray Wilhite
Dave Krause
Evan Johnson-Ransom
Kyle Atkins-Weltman
Matt Wedel
Jack Blackburn
Mike Taylor

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