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E.O. Wilson Doubles Down on Group Selection

April 14, 2012 Mark Davis

He’s not backing down with his new book. Read/listen to his NPR interview.

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And the moon became like blood…as American democracy struggles against rampant hucksterism. #eclipse #lunareclipse #bloodmoon

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Fall has arrived to Mt. Hood. #snow #mthood #sunset

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