Change will come slowly, across generations, becau... -E. O. Wilson

Change will come slowly, across generations, because old beliefs die hard even when demonstrably false.

E. O. Wilson , Scientist
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E. O. Wilson, whose full name is Edward Osborne Wilson, is an American biologist, researcher, and author. He is considered one of the world's leading experts on ants and has made significant contributions to the study of biodiversity.

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