“Human consciousness arose but a minute before midnight on the geological clock. Yet we mayflies try to bend an ancient world to our purposes, ignorant perhaps of the messages buried in its long history. Let us hope that we are still in the early morning of our April day.”
Quote by Stephen Jay Gould
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The Panda's Thumb: More Reflections in Natural History
This book is a compilation of essays by the author, delving into the intricacies of evolutionary biology and its implications. It offers a blend of scientific inquiry and philosophical reflection, examining the natural world and the ways in which it challenges and reshapes our understanding of life and the universe. 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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