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
I thought perhaps it should be recognized that religious people, including fundamentalists, are quite intelligent, many of them are highly educated, and they should be treated with complete respect. E. O. Wilson completeeducatefundamentalist Change image and share on social
The historical circumstance of interest is that the tropical rain forests have persisted over broad parts of the continents since their origins as stronghold of the flowering plants 150 million years ago. E. O. Wilson agobroadcircumstance share on social
I see no way out of the problems that organized religion and tribalism create other than humans just becoming more honest and fully aware of themselves. E. O. Wilson awarecreatefully Change image and share on social
Religious beliefs evolved by group-selection, tribe competing against tribe, and the illogic of religions is not a weakness but their essential strength. E. O. Wilson beliefcompeteessential Change image and share on social
Political ideology can corrupt the mind, and science. E. O. Wilson corruptideologymind Change image and share on social
Because the living environment is what really sustains us. E. O. Wilson environmentlivesustain Change image and share on social
The two major challenges for the 21st century are to improve the economic situation of the majority and save as much of the planet as we can. E. O. Wilson 21stcenturychallenge Change image and share on social
I've found that good dialogue tells you not only what people are saying or how they're communicating but it tells you a great deal - by dialect and tone, content and circumstance - about the quality of the character. E. O. Wilson charactercircumstancecommunicate 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
