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“Leaders who forbid their followers to use effective contraceptive methods express a preference for "natural" methods of population limitation, and a natural method is exactly what they are going to get. It is called starvation.”

Quote by Richard Dawkins

Book:The Selfish Gene: 40th Anniversary edition

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The Selfish Gene: 40th Anniversary edition

Richard Dawkins' seminal work delves into the concept of the gene as the fundamental unit of natural selection, offering insights into the mechanisms of evolution and the nature of life. more

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Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins is a British ethologist, writer, and thinker, known for his contributions to evolutionary theory, particularly in the field of modern synthesis. He is widely recognized for his best-selling book 'The Selfish Gene', which explains the central role of genes in biological evolution. Dawkins has made significant impacts in the field of science communication and has sparked widespread discussions about human behavior and morality. more

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