The one process now going on that will take millions of years to correct is the loss of genetic and species diversity by the destruction of natural habitats. This is the folly our descendants are least likely to forgive us. E. O. Wilson correctdescendantdestruction share on social
I had in mind a message, although I hope it doesn't intrude too badly, persuading Americans, and especially Southerners, of the critical importance of land and our vanishing natural environment and wildlife. E. O. Wilson americanbadlycritical share on social
We ought to recognize that religious strife is not the consequence of differences among people. It's about conflicts between creation stories. E. O. Wilson conflictconsequencecreation Change image and share on social
People respect nonfiction but they read novels. E. O. Wilson nonfictionnovelpeople Change image and share on social
It's always been a dream of mine, of exploring the living world, of classifying all the species and finding out what makes up the biosphere. E. O. Wilson biosphereclassifydream Change image and share on social
Individual versus group selection results in a mix of altruism and selfishness, of virtue and sin, among the members of a society. E. O. Wilson altruismgroupindividual Change image and share on social
In addition I wanted to write a Southern novel, because I'm a Southerner. E. O. Wilson additionsouthernsoutherner Change image and share on social
Ideas emerge when a part of the real or imagined world is studied for its own sake. E. O. Wilson emergeideaimagine Change image and share on social
America in particular imposes an horrendous burden on the world. We have this wonderful standard of living but it comes at enormous cost. E. O. Wilson americaburdencost Change image and share on social
The biological evolutionary perception of life and of human qualities is radically different from that of traditional religion, whether it's Southern Baptist or Islam or any religion that believes in a supernatural supervalance over humanity. E. O. Wilson baptistbelievebiological share on social
