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The Meaning of Human Existence, by Edward O. Wilson

Humanity, I argue, arose entirely on its own through an accumulated series of events during evolution. We are not predestined to reach any goal, nor are we answerable to any power but our own. Only wisdom based on self-understanding, not piety, will save us.

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Elizabeth Theiss Smith

The implications of this paragraph are staggering. How does a society encourage the kind of wisdom that will save us? It turns out that schools, families, grandparents, and rich community life matter.…

08 Mar 21 · Flag

L.G. Cullens

Yes, Elizabeth, and therein is the true hurdle, overcoming the admix of ignorance and apathy in a critical mass. We as individuals and a species make our own beds.

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