Quote by E. O. Wilson

So in my freshman year at the University of Alabama, learning the literature on evolution, what was known about it biologically, just gradually transformed me by taking me out of literalism and increasingly into a more secular, scientific view of the world.

So in my freshman year at the University of Alabama, learnin

Summary

This quote highlights the transformative power of education and the impact it can have on one's beliefs and perspectives. The speaker shares their personal experience of studying evolution and how it gradually shifted their mindset from literal interpretation to a more secular and scientifically-informed worldview. It underscores the idea that acquiring knowledge and understanding can lead to personal growth and the expansion of one's perception of the world.

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By E. O. Wilson

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