Scenarios about 'high altitude adaptation'
The biological and physiological changes that occur in organisms, particularly humans, in response to living at high elevations with reduced oxygen levels. These adaptations include increased red blood cell production, enhanced oxygen-carrying capacity, and metabolic adjustments that have evolved in populations native to mountainous regions like the Andes, Himalayas, and Tibetan Plateau. In alternate history scenarios, different patterns of human migration or isolation could lead to unique evolutionary paths for high altitude adaptation.
What If La Paz Implemented Different Altitude Adaptation Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where La Paz, Bolivia—the world's highest capital city—pursued innovative altitude adaptation approaches, potentially transforming urban development, public health, and high-altitude living worldwide.