“Science is a victim of its own reductive metaphors: 'Big Bang,' 'selfish gene' and so on. Richard Dawkins' selfish gene fitted with the Thatcherite politics of the time. It should actually be the 'altruistic gene,' but he'd never have sold as many books with a title like that.”
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Charles Jencks
Charles Jencks, born on June 21, 1939, is a renowned landscape architect of Scottish origin. His work is globally recognized for its unique style and profound understanding of the natural environment. more
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