Every major religion today is a winner in the Darwinian struggle waged among cultures, and none ever flourished by tolerating its rivals. E. O. Wilson culturedarwinianflourish Change image and share on social
What we need is an electronic encyclopedia of life, with one page for each species. On each page is given everything known about that species. E. O. Wilson electronicencyclopedialife Change image and 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
Science and religion are the two most powerful forces in the world. Having them at odds... is not productive. E. O. Wilson forceoddpowerful Change image and share on social
Even as empiricism is winning the mind, transcendentalism continues to win the heart. E. O. Wilson continueempiricismheart Change image and share on social
What's been gratifying is to live long enough to see molecular biology and evolutionary biology growing toward each other and uniting in research efforts. E. O. Wilson biologyeffortevolutionary 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
The work on ants has profoundly affected the way I think about humans. E. O. Wilson affectanthuman Change image and share on social
Religious belief itself is an adaptation that has evolved because we're hard-wired to form tribalistic religions. E. O. Wilson adaptationbeliefevolve Change image and share on social
Once I feel I'm right, I have enjoyed provoking. E. O. Wilson enjoyfeelprovoke Change image and share on social
