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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textThis essay was inspired by a quote from the eminent scientist Edward O. Wilson, the man who coined the term "sociobiology" and wrote a book with that title. The quote was: "The real problem of humanity is the following: we have peleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology".For an optimistic appraisal of the prospects for civilization on Planet Earth, listen to senior contributing editor Prego de Nada's essay, which begins with an enlightening review of the clash between a modern scientist and members of an entrenched medievalist academia and continues with Prego's thoughts on how to surrender to the rhythms of nature.
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