“Since the universe must contain millions of appropriate planets, consciousness in some form - but not with the paired eyes and limbs, and the brain built of neurons in the only example we know - may evolve frequently. But if only one origin of life in a million ever leads to consciousness, then Martian bacteria most emphatically do not imply Little Green Men.”
Quote by Stephen Jay Gould
Work
Leonardo's Mountain of Clams and the Diet of Worms: Essays on Natural History
This book compiles a series of essays that delve into the field of natural history, offering insights and observations on the natural world. more
Author
Stephen Jay Gould
Stephen Jay Gould was a renowned paleontologist, evolutionary theorist, science writer, and academic. He is known for his work in ornithology, paleontology, evolutionary theory, and speciation. Gould's writings and papers have had a profound impact on the scientific community, and he was a long-time contributor to the journal 'Nature'. more
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