E.O. Wilson calls for an Encyclopedia of Life

[@punkposer]

Exactly man, and I think TED is what's keeping this world together, think about it. You have so many bright ppl from different parts of the world who talk about a wide range of topics.. its almost like TED meetings are family conversations in the family room..

[@anshumanpanda1227]

True.

[@InsightAndEnergy]

Real information and heart, the old-fashioned and enduring way. Without stress and hype. Beautiful.

[@Inkahustler]

Completely agree with you.

[@Thiago4Jazz]

5:34 That characteristic Wilson humor hahaha. I wish more scientists to have this.

[@Stethacanthus]

A lot have it, but it takes a certain clout to pull off depending on the audience. Wilson taught so many leading ecologists and everyone in the field has probably studied his work, so he's in a good place to use it.

[@yellowmetalcyborg]

Yup, I think I'm addicted to these wonderful videos.

[@g587802]

I've never been so inspired and boored at the same time!-) This was great!

[@google2com]

Just read the article about him, big fan.

[@Rockeysmile]

this video was amazing to watch

[@xxx-007]

rest in peace our hero❤

[@tommyriven]

I'm so glad the EoL is finally being worked upon in earnest. More people need to work for causes such as this.

[@mentormags]

Speechless!

[@pongfonge]

That was great. Your are a true scientist and a deep thinker. The world needs more people who dare to dig beneath the surface of things. Thank you for opening my eyes to what is all around me.

[@fatmaakar6411]

Ne güzel bir ilham kaynağı...

[@ParrhesiaJoe]

I was gonna mention the slightly misleading climate predictions, but my critical side is on pause. Humble, concise, goal oriented, realistic and sincere. Parrhesia, Mr. Wilson. From truth, happiness Parrhesia.

[@bmpeter73]

Living Legend. EO is a hero.

[@pradtheprophet]

This is something which is very important, the destruction of the biosphere thru ruthless human exploitation will in the end lead to our own destruction bcos we depend on nature and all those little ecosystems for our own survival. Kudos to E.O. Wilson great man!

[@mutantlinks]

I love to hear Mr. WIlson talk.. I would sell my house to be his student.

[@walooo]

Cavemen lived through the ice age without electricity. Though I would be distraught to find an Earth without the majesty of forests and seas, I find it hard to fathom a cataclysm which humanity would not live through.

[@ecm958]

The Wisconsin Idea by for the World. Thankyou, Ed, for your contribution.

[@Urgelt]

Ooo, thanks!

[@jetttxi]

brilliant..

[@l.palomar.g9057]

Vielen Dank

[@limericklad2000]

If you liked this you'll also love his Nova special 'Lord of the Ants'. Here it is in it's entirety.

[@saadsalmans]

I'm watching this because phil schiller asked me to. Im glad I did.

[@limericklad2000]

@limericklad2000 I don't seem to be able to attach the link for some reason. Just do a search for Lord of the Ants.

[@c3474]

Yes, repair. So, far the best theory of "damage" are asteroid collisions with the earth causing mass extinctions (low biodiversity). For a "healthy" earth we need biodiversity (many different species). "Repair" means how long it took to regain a level of biodiversity, which was 10 million years.

[@BEbola0]

20:11 bir müsliman genç olarak hedefim biyoçeşitliliği korumak olacak

[@I_-_____-___lat]

Life's disappointments are harder to take when you don't know any swear words. (Calvin and Hobbes, Your comic strip)

[@ProFormaImmigrationAttorneys]

Extraction and pollution created the tools for his discovery. Ironic.

[@RxAwesome33]

poke'dex

[@theMrkillerdildo]

this is crap that you cant view this on mobile. it needs to be changed

[@osotoron]

For I think taht God had set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: foe we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. (1 Corinthians 4:9 Your bible)

[@wolfreyet]

no need for fiction - we're talking science in this space.

[@osotoron]

Today is the day of salvation in Jesus Christ. Accept in yout heart as your Saviour and Lord and be saved for the eternity (Acts 16:31, John 3:16 Your Bible)