E.O Wilson: Lord of the Ants
April 8, 2010
E.O Wilson is a really interesting guy. He was raised in southern Alabama and became one of the most influential thinkers of the last 100 years. Through his study of ants he was able to shed light on the ways in which all species interact in a complex environment. Now in his early 80′s he has become one of the strongest proponents of protecting the biodiversity of the world. you can checkout a cool show about him by clicking on the link below.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eowilson/
Man of Ideas
How do you take the measure of a man who has achieved as much as E.O. Wilson has in his 50-year-plus career? A man who has distinguished himself as scientist, conservationist, writer, artist, teacher, and speaker? A thinker who has launched not just careers but entire scientific disciplines? Like the biodiversity he champions, the depth and breadth of Wilson’s accomplishments stagger the mind. One way to sum up his achievements is through his books (two of which have won Pulitzer Prizes). Here, briefly learn about some of the Harvard emeritus professor’s most significant contributions, as documented in a dozen of his books.—Peter Tyson
