As most of you know, E.O. Wilson is my absolute favorite scientist!
His body of knowledge is a synthesis of nearly every branch of science.
He has the best foundation for understanding how this planet and everything in and on it works.
He is worth reading and listening to, even if that means you have to have a dictionary nearby!
Article on Extinction rates:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/13/opinion/sunday/the-global-solution-to-extinction.html?ref=opinion&_r=3
