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Biophilia by Edward O. Wilson (1984-10-01)

Edward O. Wilson

The eminent biologist reflects on his own response to nature and the aesthetic aspects of his exploration of natural systems in an intensely personal essay that examines the essential links between mankind and the rest of the living world.

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It was mentioned as the book where the term 'biophilia' was first used, in the context of humans' innate connection with nature, and that he was considered a 21st-century Darwin.

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But I think it was Edward O. Wilson who, he's kind of known as the, you know, the 21st century Darwin. He's a biologist and a writer and a philosopher and an ant specialist. But he wrote a book in 198...

— Episode: What is biophilic design?

Episode: What is biophilic design?

It was mentioned as the book where the term 'biophilia' was first used, in the context of humans' innate connection with nature, and that he was considered a 21st-century Darwin.

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But I think it was Edward O. Wilson who, he's kind of known as the, you know, the 21st century Darwin. He's a biologist and a writer and a philosopher and an ant specialist. But he wrote a book in 1984 called Biophila.

And I think that was where, huh? I think it's biophilia.

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