The variety of genes on the planet in viruses exceeds, or is likely to exceed, that in all of the rest of life combined. E. O. Wilson combineexceedgene Change image and share on social
Of course, there is no reconciliation between the theory of evolution by natural selection and the traditional religious view of the origin of the human mind. E. O. Wilson evolutionhumanmind Change image and share on social
Ants are the leading removers of dead creatures on the land. And the rest of life is substantially dependent upon them. E. O. Wilson antcreaturedead Change image and share on social
It's obvious that the key problem facing humanity in the coming century is how to bring a better quality of life - for 8 billion or more people - without wrecking the environment entirely in the attempt. E. O. Wilson attemptbillionbring share on social
It's always been a great survival value for people to believe they belong to a superior tribe. That's just in human relationships. E. O. Wilson belonggreathuman Change image and share on social
It's like having astronomy without knowing where the stars are. E. O. Wilson astronomyknowstar Change image and share on social
'The Creation' presents an argument for saving biological diversity on Earth. Most of the book is for as broad an audience as possible. E. O. Wilson argumentaudiencebiological Change image and share on social
I was a senior in high school when I decided I wanted to work on ants as a career. I just fell in love with them, and have never regretted it. E. O. Wilson antcareerdecide Change image and share on social
If history and science have taught us anything, it is that passion and desire are not the same as truth. E. O. Wilson desirehistorypassion Change image and share on social
I tend to believe that religious dogma is a consequence of evolution. E. O. Wilson consequencedogmaevolution Change image and share on social